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The Trump assassination attempt was a window into America’s fractured reality
The shooting wasn’t staged, but conspiratorial thinking has become widespread in our paranoid age.
Doomscrolling linked to existential anxiety, distrust, suspicion and despair, study finds
A study published in the Journal of Computers in Human Behavior Reports found that doomscrolling—excessive consumption of negative news—is linked to feelings of existential anxiety, distrust, suspicion of others, and despair. ?Researchers surveyed 800 university students from the US and Iran, revealing that constant exposure to negative news can lead to vicarious trauma, affecting individuals despite not experiencing the events firsthand.
'Deep mistrust': Sara Meger on unsubstantiated theories on Donald Trump attack - ABC News
Sara Meger, a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Melbourne, discussed the proliferation of unsubstantiated theories on social media platforms, particularly concerning the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. She highlighted how these theories contribute to deep mistrust and suspicion among the public.
‘Advergames’: how games platform Roblox became a corporate marketing playground
Brands are increasingly using Roblox to create interactive marketing experiences, known as ‘advergames,’ targeting young users. These games integrate products and services into engaging virtual environments, raising concerns about the impact on children.
Is your kid is addicted to their phone? Here’s how to set smart boundaries.
A definitive guide to managing your children’s tech.
The 'Spiral of Silence' and the Rise of the Bots
Explained: How malicious bots and other automated programmes are used to spread misinformation - and how widespread they are
What Phones Are Doing to Reading | The New Yorker
The article explores how smartphones have reshaped reading habits, with e-reading apps and devices offering convenience but also contributing to a decline in book reading and shorter attention spans, especially for children.
Microsoft’s AI boss thinks it’s perfectly OK to steal content if it’s on the open web
That is not how fair use works.
TikTok’s AI tool accidentally let you put Hitler’s words in a paid actor’s mouth
The digital avatars were unfiltered.
Misinformation is winning the war on misinformation
Online falsehoods are as bad as they‘ve ever been. Does anyone care?
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