#media-literacy
#media-literacy

What Does a Misinformation Researcher Actually Do?

Understanding social forces is key to addressing misinformation.

Group identity and psychological bias play crucial roles in interpreting information.

Media literacy is vital for recognizing and combating false information.

Tech industry

Brazil judge orders suspension of X amid standoff with Musk

Engaging with reputable news sources is crucial to combat misinformation.

Privacy technologies

Meta to Maintain Reliance on Third-Party Fact Checking for Upcoming Australian Election

Meta Australia is enhancing its content moderation by partnering with fact-checkers and promoting media literacy campaigns.

US news

How Well Can People Spot Fake News?

Most people can distinguish between true and false news despite being excessively skeptical of accurate information.

Social media marketing

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

The Dangers of Digital Media on Society and the Human Brain

Emotional manipulation in media influences viewer behavior and financial support, as seen with the Bakkers and modern social media.

Social media marketing

4 weeks ago

Even Four-Year Olds Instinctively Fact-Check for Misinformation

Children increasingly encounter social media, making it vital for them to learn to differentiate between truth and misinformation online.

Mental health

What Does a Misinformation Researcher Actually Do?

Understanding social forces is key to addressing misinformation.

Group identity and psychological bias play crucial roles in interpreting information.

Media literacy is vital for recognizing and combating false information.

Tech industry

Brazil judge orders suspension of X amid standoff with Musk

Engaging with reputable news sources is crucial to combat misinformation.

Privacy technologies

Meta to Maintain Reliance on Third-Party Fact Checking for Upcoming Australian Election

Meta Australia is enhancing its content moderation by partnering with fact-checkers and promoting media literacy campaigns.

more#misinformation

fromNature

2 weeks ago

UK politics

Why politicians manipulate statistics - and what to do about it

Politicians manipulate statistics to mislead the public and advance personal agendas, underlining the need for accountability and accurate representation by media.

Environment

fromEarth911

2 weeks ago

Earth911 Podcast: Project Censored's Andy Lee Roth on Under-Reported Environmental Stories

The most troubling media issue is the systematic neglect of critical information rather than misinformation itself.

Dozens of Engaging Ways to Make Media Literacy Meaningful to Teenagers

The Learning Network promotes media literacy by engaging students with critical thinking activities based on news articles.

Media industry

Poynter, MediaWise traveling exhibit brings journalism's story to life - Poynter

Poynter's traveling series celebrates its 50th anniversary, promoting journalism's evolution and media literacy through interactive exhibits and workshops.

fromTechRepublic

Information security

Low Media Literacy: A Risk to Australia's Cybersecurity Landscape

Australians have low media literacy, posing security risks especially with the rise of AI-generated disinformation. Education is crucial for improving these skills.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Dozens of Engaging Ways to Make Media Literacy Meaningful to Teenagers

The Learning Network promotes media literacy by engaging students with critical thinking activities based on news articles.

Media industry

Poynter, MediaWise traveling exhibit brings journalism's story to life - Poynter

Poynter's traveling series celebrates its 50th anniversary, promoting journalism's evolution and media literacy through interactive exhibits and workshops.

fromTechRepublic

Information security

Low Media Literacy: A Risk to Australia's Cybersecurity Landscape

Australians have low media literacy, posing security risks especially with the rise of AI-generated disinformation. Education is crucial for improving these skills.

more#education

Artificial intelligence

fromForbes

AI-Generated Content Could Displace History Creators On YouTube

AI-generated content could displace skilled historians and educators, leading to historical inaccuracies and biases in society.

fromPolygon

Suzanne Collins wants to use Hunger Games to fix our media literacy problem

The Hunger Games prequel explores themes of media literacy and manipulation, urging readers to recognize and confront propaganda.

#ai

fromFlowingData

Artificial intelligence

Testing citation skills and overconfidence of AI chatbots

AI chatbots often provide inaccurate information, with an overall failure rate of over 60% in retrieving correct article citations.

fromHypebeast

Marketing

TikTok Is Automatically Labeling AI Content

TikTok is automatically labeling all AI-generated content to differentiate it from real videos.

fromBBC Bitesize

2 months ago

Artificial intelligence

Celebrity AI images featuring Blake Lively and Chris Pratt - BBC Bitesize

The quiz challenges participants to distinguish between real and AI-generated images of celebrities.

fromFlowingData

Artificial intelligence

Testing citation skills and overconfidence of AI chatbots

AI chatbots often provide inaccurate information, with an overall failure rate of over 60% in retrieving correct article citations.

fromHypebeast

Marketing

TikTok Is Automatically Labeling AI Content

TikTok is automatically labeling all AI-generated content to differentiate it from real videos.

fromBBC Bitesize

2 months ago

Artificial intelligence

Celebrity AI images featuring Blake Lively and Chris Pratt - BBC Bitesize

The quiz challenges participants to distinguish between real and AI-generated images of celebrities.

more#ai

fromDefector

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

What Time Does "What Time Does The Super Bowl Start?" Start? | Defector

Digital media's obsession with traffic has resulted in overly stuffed articles, diluting the quality of information provided.

#journalism

fromGeorgia Public Broadcasting

How influencers are impacting journalism

The rise of social media influencers is reshaping how Americans consume news, emphasizing the need for their training in journalistic standards.

fromTruthout

Here Are Five Media-Related Actions We Can All Take Before Inauguration Day

Journalism must prioritize human lives and community needs over abstract ideals in the face of rising fascism.

fromWFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source

How influencers are impacting journalism

20% of Americans get news from social media influencers, indicating their growing impact on journalism.

Artificial intelligence

Here are the AI essentials that our experts are using, promoting and nervous about - Poynter

The advent of AI presents challenges and opportunities for local journalists, underscoring the importance of AI literacy and ethical use in reporting.

Media industry

Poynter Institute launches $5 million fundraising campaign - Poynter

Poynter Institute's $5 million campaign aims to establish an endowment to support journalism training and democracy ahead of its 50th anniversary.

fromemptywheel

Media industry

Open Thread: Reading Is Fundamental As Is Journalism - emptywheel

Books are critical for understanding journalism's role in society as we face future challenges.

fromGeorgia Public Broadcasting

How influencers are impacting journalism

The rise of social media influencers is reshaping how Americans consume news, emphasizing the need for their training in journalistic standards.

fromTruthout

Here Are Five Media-Related Actions We Can All Take Before Inauguration Day

Journalism must prioritize human lives and community needs over abstract ideals in the face of rising fascism.

fromWFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source

How influencers are impacting journalism

20% of Americans get news from social media influencers, indicating their growing impact on journalism.

Artificial intelligence

Here are the AI essentials that our experts are using, promoting and nervous about - Poynter

The advent of AI presents challenges and opportunities for local journalists, underscoring the importance of AI literacy and ethical use in reporting.

Media industry

Poynter Institute launches $5 million fundraising campaign - Poynter

Poynter Institute's $5 million campaign aims to establish an endowment to support journalism training and democracy ahead of its 50th anniversary.

fromemptywheel

Media industry

Open Thread: Reading Is Fundamental As Is Journalism - emptywheel

Books are critical for understanding journalism's role in society as we face future challenges.

more#journalism

fromwww.theguardian.com

Mental health

Rise in talk about killing in films raises health concerns, researchers say

The rise in homicide discussions in films poses potential health risks for both children and adults.

fromwww.npr.org

Media industry

Sound Reporting, Second Edition, Coming in December

The book serves aspiring journalists, practicing journalists, and the public curious about NPR's journalistic practices.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Miscellaneous

Serve a side of food instead of feud this holiday season - Poynter

Engaging thoughtfully can enhance conversations and foster understanding during family gatherings.

Privacy professionals

Speaking Freely: Winnie Kabintie

Free expression is the ability to communicate and share ideas openly, without restrictions, and is essential for individual and community empowerment.

Miscellaneous

fromThe Atlantic

Trump's Fans Are Suffering From Tony Soprano Syndrome

Some conservatives misinterpret cautionary tales as endorsements of fascism, showing a troubling acceptance of authoritarian ideals.

#critical-thinking

fromwww.theguardian.com

Media industry

Too many candid' social media videos are obviously, agonisingly fake. So why are viewers laughing? | Rebecca Shaw

The decline in media literacy exacerbated by AI and fake imagery harms society's ability to critically assess content.

fromDefector

Miscellaneous

How To Be Sure You Are Reading Some Dumb Bullshit | Defector

Using the phrase 'to be sure' often indicates weak arguments and cognitive dissonance in writing.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Media industry

Too many candid' social media videos are obviously, agonisingly fake. So why are viewers laughing? | Rebecca Shaw

The decline in media literacy exacerbated by AI and fake imagery harms society's ability to critically assess content.

fromDefector

Miscellaneous

How To Be Sure You Are Reading Some Dumb Bullshit | Defector

Using the phrase 'to be sure' often indicates weak arguments and cognitive dissonance in writing.

more#critical-thinking

Education

fromwww.npr.org

6 years ago

What Your State Is Doing To Beef Up Civics Education

Many states are focusing on expanding civics education in schools to combat the current political climate and improve civic engagement.

#disinformation

fromFast Company

Miscellaneous

How to spot 'cheapfakes' online, according to 2 misinformation experts

Disinformation in the Israel-Hamas conflict often relies on cheapfakes, misleading videos detached from actual events, creating confusion and emotional responses.

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

An academic's media literacy journey from India to Oman - Poynter

The ICFJ's initiative aims to combat disinformation through media literacy, investigative journalism, and training community leaders globally.

Miscellaneous

fromFast Company

How to spot 'cheapfakes' online, according to 2 misinformation experts

Disinformation in the Israel-Hamas conflict often relies on cheapfakes, misleading videos detached from actual events, creating confusion and emotional responses.

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

An academic's media literacy journey from India to Oman - Poynter

The ICFJ's initiative aims to combat disinformation through media literacy, investigative journalism, and training community leaders globally.

more#disinformation

Miscellaneous

6 months ago

YouTube Partners With Poynter on Media Literacy Education Push

MediaWise's curriculum helps teens navigate online misinformation and develop critical thinking skills.

The program is designed to be culturally adaptable, supporting diverse audiences globally.

#tiktok

fromwww.nytimes.com

Marketing

TikTok Expands Its How to Vote' Resources Ahead of the Election

TikTok is enhancing its platform to improve election-related information and media literacy ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

Artificial intelligence

TikTok Will Now Label Content Created by External AI Tools

TikTok introduces AI transparency measures to label AI-modified content and provides media literacy resources for users.

fromtime.com

Music

TikTokers Use Not Ready to Make Nice' by The Chicks to Criticize Kamala HarrisThey Missed Context

Conservative TikTok users adopting a song from 2006 without understanding its original political context showcases a lack of media literacy and historical knowledge.

fromMacTrast

Artificial intelligence

TikTok First Social Network to Automatically Label AI-Generated Content

TikTok labels AI-generated content from third-party platforms to prevent confusion and misinformation.

Artificial intelligence

fromMashable

TikTok's AI-generated content is getting watermarked

TikTok is enhancing AI labeling to combat misinformation on its platform.

Artificial intelligence

TikTok Will Now Label Content Created by External AI Tools

TikTok introduces new AI transparency measures including labeling AI-modified content and enhancing media literacy resources.

Marketing

fromwww.nytimes.com

TikTok Expands Its How to Vote' Resources Ahead of the Election

TikTok is enhancing its platform to improve election-related information and media literacy ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

Artificial intelligence

TikTok Will Now Label Content Created by External AI Tools

TikTok introduces AI transparency measures to label AI-modified content and provides media literacy resources for users.

fromtime.com

Music

TikTokers Use Not Ready to Make Nice' by The Chicks to Criticize Kamala HarrisThey Missed Context

Conservative TikTok users adopting a song from 2006 without understanding its original political context showcases a lack of media literacy and historical knowledge.

fromMacTrast

Artificial intelligence

TikTok First Social Network to Automatically Label AI-Generated Content

TikTok labels AI-generated content from third-party platforms to prevent confusion and misinformation.

fromMashable

Artificial intelligence

TikTok's AI-generated content is getting watermarked

TikTok is enhancing AI labeling to combat misinformation on its platform.

Artificial intelligence

TikTok Will Now Label Content Created by External AI Tools

TikTok introduces new AI transparency measures including labeling AI-modified content and enhancing media literacy resources.

more#tiktok

Tech industry

Elon Musk's Starlink says it will follow Brazil judge's order and block X after all

Prioritize quality news that provides valuable insights over mere sensationalism.

#information-overload

Left-wing politics

Biden at DNC: Gaza war protesters "have a point"

The importance of discerning quality news from noise in today's information-rich environment.

Tech industry

Why corporate names are so hard to change

The abundance of information makes it difficult to discern truly significant news.

Developing a discerning eye for news is crucial in navigating information overload.

Software development

Trump asks federal court to seize N.Y. hush-money case

Prioritize quality news sources for a better understanding of current events.

Discernment is essential in navigating modern media landscapes.

Left-wing politics

Biden at DNC: Gaza war protesters "have a point"

The importance of discerning quality news from noise in today's information-rich environment.

Tech industry

Why corporate names are so hard to change

The abundance of information makes it difficult to discern truly significant news.

Developing a discerning eye for news is crucial in navigating information overload.

more#information-overload

Software development

Trump asks federal court to seize N.Y. hush-money case

Prioritize quality news sources for a better understanding of current events.

Discernment is essential in navigating modern media landscapes.

fromPortland Monthly

Parenting

Porn Is Everywhere. Why Has School Sex Ed Mostly Ignored It?

Oregon's sex education program is rated among the best nationally and is evolving to address modern challenges like sexually explicit media.

Music

DNC's Beyonce blues: "Special guest" never arrived

Stay informed about daily news developments.

Engaging with trusted news sources is vital for understanding our world.

fromFuturism

Artificial intelligence

RFJ Jr. Says He Constantly Gets Fooled by Fake AI Content

Kennedy freely admits to being misled by AI content, relying on his children for fact-checking, despite dismissing the overall threat of AI misinformation.