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Political science Mar 13, 2024

Questions to ask about government use of deepfakes

Will the lure of deepfakes prove irresistible to democratic governments? What questions should governments ask—and who in government should be asking them—when a deepfake is being considered?

Social Sciences Mar 6, 2024

Fake academic papers are on the rise: Why they're a danger and how to stop them

In the 1800s, British colonists in India set about trying to reduce the cobra population, which was making life and trade very difficult in Delhi. They began to pay a bounty for dead cobras. The strategy very quickly resulted ...

Archaeology Mar 3, 2024

Rare eleventh-century astrolabe discovery reveals Islamic–Jewish scientific exchange

The identification of an eleventh-century Islamic astrolabe bearing both Arabic and Hebrew inscriptions makes it one of the oldest examples ever discovered and one of only a handful known in the world. The astronomical instrument ...

Social Sciences Feb 29, 2024

Algorithms are pushing AI-generated falsehoods at an alarming rate. How do we stop this?

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are supercharging the problem of misinformation, disinformation and fake news. OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and various image, voice and video generators have made it easier ...

Political science Feb 28, 2024

AI chatbots not ready for election prime time, study shows

In a year when more than 50 countries are holding national elections, a new study shows the risks posed by the rise of artificial intelligence chatbots in disseminating false, misleading or harmful information to voters.

Social Sciences Feb 8, 2024

Whether of politicians, pop stars or teenage girls, sexualized deepfakes hold a mirror to our sexist world

Victorian MP Georgie Purcell recently spoke out against a digitally edited image in the news media that had altered her body and partially removed some of her clothing.

Political science Jan 31, 2024

How hyperpartisan bullying threatens democracy

People doing jobs once considered non-controversial—public health workers, librarians, election workers, school board officers—are increasingly bullied online, threatened and swept into the vortex of partisan vitriol.

Political science Jan 29, 2024

Disinformation is often blamed for swaying elections. The research says something else

Many countries face general elections this year. Political campaigning will include misleading and even false information. Just days ago, it was reported that a robocall impersonating US president Joe Biden had told recipients ...

Social Sciences Jan 2, 2024

Do strict dress codes and uniforms do more harm than good?

How do you feel when you wear a uniform?

Economics & Business Nov 3, 2023

Five practices fight fake online reviews, build consumer trust

The right online review can win over a new customer or convince them to take their business elsewhere, but not every review is an honest product or service assessment. Bad actors looking to boost their sales have paid for ...

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