Repeating harmful ideas online, or regularly making fresh accusations, keeps hate groups alive.
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People who interacted with different AI chatbots in a study didn’t realize the bots were including veiled advertising in their replies
Priming people to watch out for political deepfakes helps them question the AI-generated videos.
Nearly three-quarters (72%) of Gen Z say customer reviews are the most credible influence when engaging with a brand, according to a new national study of 2,000 consumers conducted by Walr on behalf of We are Talker. The findings show younger audiences now place greater emphasis on third-party validation such as independent research, expert opinion […]
Peer pressure isn't what it used to be — a new study has found more teens feel pressured to be online than they do to smoke, vape, ditch class and even drink. The poll of 2,000 American children aged 11 to 17 found 44% feel peer pressure to be online or on social media. That's […]
In the face of little information, or misinformation, about the war in Iran, media literacy can prove a valuable tool to assess what’s happening on the ground.
Page One Power reports that Americans approach online information with skepticism, valuing source reputation and transparency for trust.
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is proud to continue its partnership with Lake Region Middle School on the Citizen of the Month program, …
AI systems are getting good at optimizing persuasion in commerce. They are also quietly becoming tools for strategic influence.
A simulation shows that social media bots powered by today’s AI can infiltrate human networks on social media and influence what people believe.