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Recently, online media outlets and academics have explored the truth behind what’s called “the Dead Internet Theory”. The theory claims internet traffic, social media content and articles are predominantly being generated by automated bots or accounts run by AI, instead of humans. Story supplied by 4ZZZ Image: Image Credit: Kohji Asakawa / Pixabay Produced By: …
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The rise of generative AI technology in newsrooms across the country is raising questions regarding the future of the Australian journalism industry. So, how are news outlets adapting? And should aspiring journalists feel wary or optimistic when it comes to AI? Story produced by 4ZZZ Image: Image Credit: Freepik Produced By: Toni Pankaluic Featured In …
Over time, social media has become a vehicle for the dissemination and discussion of political viewpoints and analysis. As elections begin to populate social media feeds and ongoing crises call for people to pick sides, social media has become a minefield where users are exposed to misinformation on a massive scale. Social media has become …
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Misinformation and fake news have significantly impacted the public’s understanding of the Israel and Gaza conflict, leading to confusion among the general public. The dissemination of false information could potentially have severe consequences. Given potential biases in mainstream media, it raises questions about the role of misinformation in shaping public opinion. The Wire speaks with …
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Endometriosis is a painful and often misunderstood disease, and misinformation about its diagnosis and effective treatment options persists not only online but in the doctor’s office. Young Brisbane-based women have come forward about their experiences and challenges with endometriosis, including their experiences going to a GP and being advised to get pregnant at such a …
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The EU has enacted laws to force platforms to take down harmful content from the Internet. They demand that it be taken down within 24 hours. Given the speed at which images and other content can go viral is this going to be fast enough? UTS modelling shows that actually yes it will. Can we …
With the Voice to Parliament Referendum already creating discussions across the community, many questions regarding its functionality have arisen. But also the topic has spread a lot of misinformation by using words like ‘apartheid’ and ‘divisive’. So what’s true and how can we identify it? Story produced by RTRFM Produced By: Jeff Bullen Featured In …
The debate about free speech has erupted once more, after the Twitter account of former U.S. President Donald Trump was reinstated. Elon Musk, who has called himself a “free speech absolutist,” has begun to deliver his ending content moderation on the social media platform. Experts are worried relaxed content moderation may have an increase on …