AI makes Silicon Valley’s philosophy of ‘move fast and break things’ untenable
AI is one of many reasons the tech company mantra should be reconsidered, says an expert.
Nov. 21, 2023 • ~6 min
People dig deeper to fact-check social media posts when paired with someone who doesn't share their perspective – new research
A new study unexpectedly found a way to help people assess social media posts with less bias and more care – pairing them up with partners who have a different perspective.
Nov. 9, 2023 • ~5 min
It's not just about facts: Democrats and Republicans have sharply different attitudes about removing misinformation from social media
One person’s content moderation is another’s censorship when it comes to Democrats’ and Republicans’ views on handling misinformation.
Nov. 3, 2023 • ~8 min
How often do you lie? Deception researchers investigate how the recipient and the medium affect telling the truth
Researchers are interested in whether who you’re communicating with and how you’re interacting affect how likely you are to lie.
Oct. 26, 2023 • ~8 min
Let the community work it out: Throwback to early internet days could fix social media's crisis of legitimacy
In the days of online bulletin board systems, community members decided what was acceptable. Reviving that approach to content moderation offers Big Tech a path to legitimacy as public spaces.
Oct. 24, 2023 • ~10 min
Is someone using your pictures to catfish? Your rights when it comes to fake profiles and social media stalking
Depending on what the fake account is doing, the law may not be on your side.
Oct. 17, 2023 • ~7 min
Spicy food might burn in the moment, but it likely won't harm your health in the long term
After a 14-year-old died doing a viral spicy chip challenge, many parents have called for more awareness about the risks of these challenges.
Oct. 10, 2023 • ~7 min
The 'Zoom effect' and the possible link between videochatting and appearance dissatisfaction
With our faces seemingly everywhere − from Zoom meetings to selfies − more people are developing anxieties about how they appear online.
Oct. 5, 2023 • ~9 min
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