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‘Time is running out’: can a future of undetectable deepfakes be avoided? | Deepfake | The Guardian

The rapid advancement of generative AI, particularly image generators, poses a significant challenge in detecting deepfakes. While manual detection methods exist, they are time-consuming and becoming increasingly ineffective as AI models improve. Tech companies are implementing labeling and

Social media is making kids sad – and it’s bad news for democracy | Van Badham

Young people have been made to fear an outside world that is actually safer than the one theyâ??re exposed to online

‘It’s very easy to steal someone’s voice’: how AI is affecting video game actors

The increased use of AI to replicate the voice and movements of actors has benefits but some are concerned over how and when it might be used and who might be left short-changed

The slow death of Twitter is measured in disasters like the Baltimore bridge collapse

The online response to the Baltimore bridge collapse exemplifies the decline of Twitter as a reliable source for breaking news. Conspiracy theories and misinformation spread rapidly, overshadowing verified information and causing distress to the local community. While some

Problems with eye contact, attention and emotional regulation linked to high screen time, researcher says

A developmental psychologist says children who spend too much time in front of a screen can develop social and emotional problems well into adolescence.

AI can do your homework. Now what?

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In a digital ecosystem that relentlessly creates, extracts and stores, the notion of a disappearing text is very appealing | Samantha Floreani

The allure of digital ephemerality, particularly disappearing messages, lies in its promise of freedom from data exploitation and the ability to curate meaningful memories. While disappearing messages offer a sense of privacy and control, concerns remain about data

Social media is making us forget what skin is meant to look like

Social media’s influence on beauty standards, particularly through high-definition images and filters, is causing a disconnect between real and idealized skin appearance. This obsession with flawless skin, manifesting in trends like “glass skin,” is leading to unrealistic expectations

Misleading clickbait is prevalent on Facebook and Instagram in Canada after Meta’s news ban. Could it happen in Australia?

Meta’s news ban on Facebook and Instagram in Canada, implemented after the Online News Act required compensation for news content, has resulted in a surge of misleading clickbait. While Meta claims news links constitute less than 3% of

Human or fake? How AI is distorting beauty standards – video

Images created by AI are getting exponentially better and already changing industries such as modelling and marketing, but can they offer a more diverse reflection of humanity than has historically been available â?? or are they destined to