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Serial harassers given '19 strikes' on Meta, eSafety boss says
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion heard testimony from eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, who stated that social media companies are increasingly reluctant to remove violent content. She highlighted a specific case where Elon Musk’s X Corp argued that footage of the Bondi massacre was no worse than a gore movie. Inman Grant also expressed concern about Meta’s relaxed policies on online hate and fact-checking, which have led to a decrease in trust and safety personnel.
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...
‘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.
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
Over-reliance on chatbots can diminish critical-thinking skills, study finds
Depending on AI can also potentially decrease the ability to discern misinformation. Research says a new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the latest research to find that relying too much on chatbots can diminish critical-thinking skills, and potentially decrease our ability to discern misinformation for ourselves. As AI tools are becoming more sophisticated and accessible, manipulated images and misleading headlines are becoming more common. AI can be part of the solution, and has proved useful in helping users identify fake content – but there’s a cost to using it this...
Brands using AI-generated influencers to promote products on social media
Brands are increasingly using AI-generated influencers on social media to promote products, often without disclosing this to consumers. This practice raises concerns about transparency and consumer trust, as many people struggle to distinguish between real and AI-generated content. While there are no specific rules requiring disclosure in the UK, the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act will mandate labelling of AI-generated content starting in August.
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