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Can AI equalize political campaign ads – or will it remain a tool for spreading lies?
Political campaigns are increasingly deploying AI and deepfakes to further their messaging, and the scale of spread has experts concerned From the comfort of his bed, Jonathan Rinaldi, a political candidate for a city council seat in Queens, New York, tinkered away on his iPhone, prompting an artificial intelligence chatbot to mock up fake news hits and endorsements he had never received.
Why Do Memes Matter? - Glad You Asked S1 - YouTube
Memes are the language of the internet. At some point in the last decade, they became the secret ingredient for advertising, political messaging, and disinformation all across the world. Glad You Asked host Christophe Haubursin wanted to know why that happened — and what it means for the internet today.
TikTok Boom
Although it's a couple of years old, this is a great documentary about algorithmic gatekeeping, shadow banning, the precocity of the creator economy. As of June 2026, it is available to stream for free on Tubi and is available to purchase on AppleTV.
How AI is changing language
AI-generated language is increasingly difficult to distinguish from human writing, leading to suspicion and paranoia in the literary world. While AI tools can detect AI-generated text, they are not foolproof, and the interplay between AI and human writing creates a complex linguistic landscape. The rise of AI-generated content raises questions about the future of language, creativity, and the human experience.
ACCC sues Amazon over introduction of ads on Prime
The article describes the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) lawsuit against Amazon Australia for allegedly introducing advertisements to its streaming service, Prime Video. The ACCC alleges that Amazon included unfair terms in its contracts with Australian annual subscribers, allowing the company to introduce ads without providing a pro rata refund or other meaningful redress.
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.
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