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Facebook and Instagram start blocking news in Canada
Meta is blocking all news content on Facebook and Instagram in Canada due to the Online News Act, which requires tech companies to pay publishers for news. The blocks affect both news publishers and shared links. Meta defends this as a compliance measure, sparking criticism from journalists and the Canadian government.
News Corp bullies to be held accountable over one-sided Voice coverage
Murdoch media’s campaign against the Voice Referendum has drawn criticism for spreading misinformation and undermining democracy. Australians for a Murdoch Royal Commission, led by Dr. Victoria Fielding, is scrutinizing News Corp’s biased coverage, highlighting its detrimental impact on Indigenous Australians, public debate, and unity, while advocating for media accountability.
AI-enhanced images a ‘threat to democratic processes’, experts warn
Experts warn of AI risks in politics after a Labour MP shared a manipulated image of Rishi Sunak. Concerns grow over AI's potential to undermine elections, prompting calls for ethical principles, regulations, and watermarking of AI-generated content to ensure transparency and protect democratic processes ahead of key elections in 2024.
TV and movie sets used to be messy. What happened?
TV set designs have shifted from the lived-in, cluttered homes of the 1990s to the pristine, staged interiors of the 2010s. Factors include cultural trends, social media aesthetics, budget constraints, and the decline of physical media, with production designers balancing realism, character storytelling, and modern aspirational standards.
Australia lagging in protecting teens from ‘dark rabbit holes’ on TikTok
Mental health experts are concerned about the rise in dangerous self-harming trends among adolescents, particularly on TikTok. They argue that social media algorithms promote harmful content, including self-harm and disordered eating, and that Australian authorities are not doing enough to protect young people. While tech companies enforce safety measures, experts emphasize the need for stricter regulations and parental involvement to combat the negative impact of social media on adolescent well-being.
What would the internet of people look like now?
The article reflects on the decay of Web 2.0, dominated by algorithms and corporate control, and advocates for a return to user-driven, decentralized online communities akin to Web 1.0. It encourages reclaiming the internet’s creative, human-centered spirit by building independent, algorithm-free spaces and teaching new generations the "old ways" of the web.
AI likely to spell end of traditional school classroom, leading expert says
AI advancements could transform education with personalized virtual tutors, offering global access and effectiveness comparable to one-to-one teaching. While this could reduce traditional teacher roles, social and ethical concerns persist. Risks include indoctrination, misuse by authoritarian regimes, and uncontrollable AI behavior. Policymakers face challenges in managing these transformative technologies.
How we can teach children so they survive AI – and cope with whatever comes next | George Monbiot
The article critiques the inadequacy of education systems in preparing individuals for rapid societal, technological, and environmental change. It advocates for interdisciplinary learning, metacognition, and meta-skills like resilience and creativity. Rigid curricula, excessive testing, and political influence stifle adaptability, limiting our ability to address complex global challenges effectively.
Apocalypse not now? AI’s benefits may yet outweigh its very real dangers
A new Cambridge University institute will study AI's societal impact, balancing its risks—such as unemployment, disinformation, and bias—with its benefits, like advances in medicine and energy efficiency. Leaders stress interdisciplinary collaboration and addressing gender disparity in AI to ensure equitable and responsible technological development.
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