MEDIA LITERACY

Jul 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Spotting Fake AI Images: A Smarter Way to Stay Informed

In today's digital world, AI-generated images are becoming so realistic that it's getting harder to tell what's real and what's not. This raises concerns about a future where false information spreads like wildfire. A recent study explored whether teaching people specific strategies to identify AI-generated images could help them better distinguish between real and f...

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Oct 04 2024LIFESTYLE

The Blurred Lines of Storytelling

When it comes to delving into the world of fan theories, it's easy to get lost in a sea of interpretations. One can't help but wonder what drives people to see patterns and meanings where none exist. For some, these theories are a way to connect with others who share similar interests, while for others, they're a means to unravel the mysteries hidden within a story. ...

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Russia's $10M Propaganda Ploy: Did It Fool You Too?

Did you fall for it? A jaw-dropping $10 million scheme by Russia to covertly influence American audiences through online content has been exposed. Two employees of the state-controlled media outlet RT, posing under fake identities, allegedly directed a Tennessee-based company called Tenet Media to produce hundreds of videos on topics like immigration and inflation - ...

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