Misinformation has systemic effects on our information environments, making all of us worse off, including the epistemically vigilant. This paper does not offer measures or policies to fight misinformation, but aims to contribute to the prior goal of better understanding what's bad about ...
From breaking news to educational content, users can access a vast array of knowledge and perspectives, fostering a more informed and globally aware society. The Bad: Misinformation and Privacy Concerns Despite its benefits, social media is not without its flaws. One significant drawback is the sp...
These examples highlight the dark side of AI technology and underscore the need for stringent ethical standards and robust regulatory frameworks to mitigate these risks. By understanding and addressing the adverse effects of bad AI, we can foster a technological landscape that upholds human dignity an...
Keywords: misinformation; disinformation; cognitivism; behaviorism; constructivism; gamification; persuasive games 1 Introduction In 2016, Oxford Dictionaries announced its word of the year was “post-truth” (Oxford Languages 2016). This word refers to the idea that what is factual is becoming less ...
Hoggart navigates a maze of misinformation that characterizes declawing as a benign intervention to thwart a cat’s natural instinct to scratch and claw. Surely, there are less gratuitously gruesome ways to curb unwanted behavior short of amputating your cat’s toes, aren’t there? Indeed, ther...
Looking beyond just the financial impact of bad data, the impact of bad data also includes the spread of misinformation. There are many examples of bad data mistakes throughout history that have helped shaped the world we live in today. By taking the time to understand the lessons we can le...
Fact checking is vital in determining source credibility, especially when misinformation strategies are more sophisticated than ever. To refine your evaluation skills, keep these points in mind: Diversify Your Sources: Don't rely on just one or two outlets. Investigate a range of perspectives to ...
First, notice the sunset/sunrise colors in the photo. Notice how close to the horizon the moon and sun are. This simply wasn’t possible on April 8. The eclipse began at sea southwest of Mexico, so there would’ve been no land from which to shoot a sunrise shot. Likewise, the eclip...
Concerns of bias were raised from various fields, encompassing gender and minority groups [210], [211], [212], [213], the identification of misinformation, political aspects. Multiple studies [214], [215] revealed biases in the language used while querying LLMs. Moreover, Urman et al. [...
This information provides pharmacists with deeper knowledge about the effects of ketogenic diets, aiding them in tailoring personalized treatment plans that have the patients needs at the center. REFERENCES 1. Hengist A, Davies R, Walhin J, et al. Ketogenic diet but not free-sugar restriction ...