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Frequent AI chatbot users more likely to believe anti-vaccine myths, poll finds
Poll finds use of AI tools for health advice is correlated with belief in vaccine falsehoods, such as shots causing autism Adults in the US who frequently seek out health advice from artificial intelligence chatbots are more likely to believe myths about vaccines, according to a poll released on Tuesday by health research firm KFF. The survey, which was conducted in May and polled a representative sample of 2,480 US adults, found that use of AI tools and chatbots correlated with belief in falsehoods such as vaccines causing autism or that the measles vaccine poses more danger than the correspo...
The Movie Music Trick You Never Noticed
Mickey-mousing is the practice of matching music precisely to on-screen action — every footstep paired with a musical note, every punch synced to a drum hit. The name comes from early Disney animation, but this film music technique goes far beyond cartoons. Timothy Corrigan and Patricia White define it as 'overillustrating the action through the musical score, drawn from the conventions of composing for cartoons.'
‘Don’t kill music’: Anthony Albanese’s favourite bands beg PM to stop AI companies from stealing their work
A potential deal with the government would allow international tech companies to mine the creative work of Australian musicians. Some of the prime minister’s favourite artists told the Guardian how they feel about it Creatives sound alarm on copyright as Pocock calls $50bn datacentre proposal ‘ultimate dirty deal’ Big tech companies are asking for Australian copyright laws to be watered down, to allow them to scrape Australian output – including journalism, music and books – in order to improve their AI models. Guardian Australia this week reported on an industry proposal under which companies...
The Dystopian Reality of Online Advertising
Venus Theory—who usually makes great videos about music on YouTube—investigates the industrialization of authenticity, exploring how influencer marketing agencies leverage algorithmic sentiment analysis and synthetic content to commodify human connection. This deep dive into the creator economy examines the rise of user-generated content, AI-driven personas, and the psychological mechanisms brands use to turn viewers into consumers.
Australian musicians fight against AI | 7.30
A renewed push by big tech to weaken Australia's copyright laws has caused consternation among Australia's songwriters and musicians. Today some of the nation's leading creatives went to Canberra to stiffen the government's resolve.
Government trying to strengthen the social media ban for children
The government is facing calls to bolster the strength of its landmark social media ban, amid concerns children are still illegally accessing the platforms.
Social media bans go global: big tech faces a reckoning after Australia’s crackdown
As a host of countries move to rein in social media use by children, could this be technology’s big tobacco moment?
Screen time can damage under-twos’ development, landmark study suggests
Exclusive: Researchers call for urgent investigation of risks to babies of tablets, smartphones and other digital devices Screen time for babies and toddlers under the age of two has been linked with long-term negative effects on health and quality of life and should be avoided, according to a landmark study. It warns that using screens during that period may lead to wide-ranging developmental concerns and calls for further urgent investigation of the risks smartphones, tablets and other digital devices pose to infants. Continue reading...
Labor unveils new powers to strengthen social media ban
The government plans to double the maximum penalties for tech companies that fail to comply with the laws and strengthen the eSafety Commissioner's powers to ensure compliance. The article also mentions that a recent study found limited early impact of the social media age restrictions
The Movie Sound Secret Everyone Uses
Footsteps. Punches. Sword clashes. None of it was recorded on set. Here's how Foley sound works — and why it's been the secret behind cinematic audio for over 100 years
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