Visual misinformation is widespread on Facebook – and often undercounted by researchers
The flood of misinformation on social media could actually be worse than many researchers have reported. The problem is that many studies analyzed only text, leaving visual misinformation uncounted.
June 30, 2023 • ~6 min
ChatGPT and other generative AI could foster science denial and misunderstanding – here's how you can be on alert
Generative AIs may make up information they serve you, meaning they may potentially spread science misinformation. Here’s how to check the accuracy of what you read in an AI-enhanced media landscape.
May 24, 2023 • ~10 min
More than two dozen cities and states are suing Big Oil over climate change – they just got a boost from the US Supreme Court
Honolulu, Baltimore, Charleston, S.C. and several other cities harmed by rising seas and extreme weather are suing the oil industry. At stake is who pays for the staggering costs of climate change.
May 23, 2023 • ~8 min
Vaccines using mRNA can protect farm animals against diseases traditional ones may not – and there are safeguards to ensure they won't end up in your food
While mRNA vaccines are designed to last longer in the body than mRNA molecules typically would, they are also tested to ensure they are eliminated from livestock long before milking or slaughter.
May 17, 2023 • ~10 min
The thinking error that makes people susceptible to climate change denial
A psychologist explains how opponents of climate policies use a common thinking error to manipulate the public – and why people are so susceptible.
May 2, 2023 • ~8 min
'Got polio?' messaging underscores a vaccine campaign's success but creates false sense of security as memories of the disease fade in US
Polio vaccines have been a massive public health victory in the US. But purely celebratory messaging overlooks the ongoing threat if vaccination rates fall.
April 27, 2023 • ~10 min
Watermarking ChatGPT, DALL-E and other generative AIs could help protect against fraud and misinformation
In a world of increasingly convincing AI-generated text, photos and videos, it’s more important than ever to be able to distinguish authentic media from fakes and imitations. The challenge is how.
March 27, 2023 • ~9 min
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