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Reading, writing and … disinformation: should schoolchildren be taught media literacy like maths?

The article discusses the importance of teaching media literacy in schools to help students distinguish between real and fake news, addressing concerns about misinformation and its impact on democracies.

Come on, feel the noise: how I unplugged my headphones and reconnected with the world

Worried she was missing out, Ella Glover took off her headphones for a month and rediscovered the soundscape of humanity, made space to listen to friends – and tuned in to her own thoughts

Is TikTok breaking young voters’ brains?

TikTok has made itself into a hub for Gen Z political expression. But as Zoomers change politics, how is the app changing them?

Sick of reboots? How ‘nostalgia bait’ profits off Millennial and Gen Z’s childhood memories

Nostalgia can provide emotional relief during times of stress, a fact which the entertainment industry takes full advantage of to profit off of the anxiety of Millenials and Gen Z.

The AI Dilemma: Navigating the road ahead with Tristan Harris - YouTube

The video explores the future of AI with Tristan Harris, discussing its ethical implications, societal impact, and how we navigate technology's influence on our lives, culture, and values.

The Guardian view on social media harms: the tech giants must be more open | Editorial

Editorial: The online safety bill was a start, but campaigners are right to demand more, especially in situations where a child has died

Internet addiction alters brain chemistry in young people, study finds

Changes in multiple neural networks can result in further addictive tendencies and negative behaviours, researchers say

A Right to Warn about Advanced Artificial Intelligence

The Right to Warn platform is a call for AI companies to create safe channels for current and former employees to raise concerns about the risks of AI technologies, emphasizing transparency and accountability.

ABC and Australian news outlets are in the crosshairs of a pro-Russian influence operation

A pro-Russian campaign is targeting Australian news organisations, including the ABC, according to international researchers.

News outlets producing ‘covert marketing’ for McDonald’s, KFC and Domino’s, study finds

A study found that Australian news outlets frequently offer favorable coverage of McDonald's, KFC, and Domino's through press releases, raising concerns about the impact on public health and nutrition.