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science2 months ago

Unveiling the Trick Behind Sensational Science Headlines

The article explains how sensational science headlines often result from a devious trick where unsubstantiated claims are sensationalized through media releases, exploiting the public's lack of expertise and the media's focus on engagement over accuracy. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the scientific consensus, the rigorous process behind it, and the need for critical evaluation of extraordinary claims to prevent the spread of misinformation.

via Big Think|
#debunking-pseudoscience#media-manipulation#misinformation
technology5 months ago

Sam Altman’s Mixed Predictions on the Future of Photos

The article discusses Sam Altman's views on the future of photos and AI-generated content, highlighting the distinction between real and fabricated images. While agreeing that our perception of reality is shifting due to AI and digital manipulation, the author argues that people will still care about whether content is real, especially when it affects enjoyment and trust. The piece emphasizes that although technology blurs the lines of authenticity, societal and individual perceptions of reality will continue to matter.

via The Verge|
#ai-generated-content#media-manipulation#phone-cameras
world5 months ago

Controversies and Corrections in Gaza Famine Coverage

The Israeli military accuses Hamas of using children with preexisting medical conditions, like a boy treated in Israel for a genetic illness, as symbols of famine in Gaza, amid efforts to counter false claims of starvation and highlight the complexities of the humanitarian situation. Despite aid efforts, images of suffering are being scrutinized for potential manipulation or misrepresentation, with some reports clarifying preexisting medical conditions of children previously thought to be starving.

via Ynetnews|
#gaza#hamas#humanitarian-crisis
world7 months ago

Kremlin Faces Allegations of Staged Attacks and Misinformation Amid Ukraine Strikes

The Kremlin staged a public display of President Putin risking his safety during a trip to Kursk, allegedly under Ukrainian drone attack, to boost morale and portray him as a fearless leader, despite high-level security measures ensuring his safety and doubts about the incident's authenticity. The event was carefully managed and possibly used as a media performance to reinforce Putin's image amid ongoing tensions.

via The Moscow Times|
#kursk#media-manipulation#putin
entertainment1 year ago

Denzel Washington Warns of Manipulation in U.S. Politics

Denzel Washington, in an interview with the Sunday Times, discussed the manipulation in US politics, especially in the context of the upcoming 2024 presidential election. He highlighted how both political sides use information to manipulate the public, drawing parallels to his role in the upcoming film Gladiator II. Washington emphasized that in the current information age, everyone is susceptible to manipulation, regardless of political affiliation.

via BuzzFeed|
#2024-election#denzel-washington#entertainment
defensemilitary2 years ago

IDF Spokesperson Refutes Allegations of Manipulating Hamas Munitions at Al Shifa

The IDF spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, has denied claims made by CNN and BBC that the Israeli army "rearranged" Hamas munitions at Al Shifa Hospital prior to visits from international news teams. Hagari stated that security measures were necessary to ensure the safety of the media, including relocating explosives and removing mines and charges. The IDF communicated that the discrepancy in the timing of a photo was due to additional weapons being found during the day. The IDF's discoveries at Al Shifa Hospital, including a functioning headquarters and military equipment, support their claim that Hamas was using medical centers for military operations.

via Ynetnews|
#al-shifa-hospital#defensemilitary#hamas
media-bias2 years ago

"Media Challenges and Losses Amidst Israel-Gaza Conflict"

Upday, the largest news aggregator app in Europe and a subsidiary of Axel Springer, has been accused of instructing its editors to downplay Palestinian deaths and prioritize the Israeli perspective in its coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. According to employees and internal documents obtained by The Intercept, Upday directed its employees to minimize Palestinian civilian casualties and prioritize information about Israel in their reporting. The company also warned against publishing headlines that could be seen as pro-Palestinian and instructed employees not to quote Palestinian militant groups. Upday's biased approach reflects a wider bias among Western media giants, with other organizations facing criticism and taking action to censor or expel reporters who violate internal guidelines or journalistic ethics.

via The Intercept|
#axel-springer#israel#media-bias
international-relations2 years ago

"Unleashing Azerbaijan's Business Potential"

Kremlin's media guidelines instruct Russian press to blame Armenia and the West for Azerbaijan's military strike on Nagorno-Karabakh, emphasizing that the assault was provoked by Armenia and its Western "partners." The guidelines suggest quoting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's remarks from October 2022 to support the claim. The media is also advised to portray the Russian peacekeepers in Karabakh as "monitoring" the situation and helping evacuate civilians. Examples of compliant coverage have already emerged, with Russian media outlets echoing the Kremlin's narrative. Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh have declared a cease-fire, and a meeting on "reintegrating" Karabakh Armenians into Azerbaijan is scheduled.

via Meduza|
#armenia#azerbaijan#international-relations
politics2 years ago

Trump's Lawyers Seek a New Roy Cohn.

Former President Donald Trump's search for the perfect lawyer continues as he hires and fires lawyers based on their ability to defend him in the court of public opinion. He often measures them up to the example of Roy Cohn, his first fixer-lawyer, who was known for practicing with threats, scorched-earth attacks, and media manipulation. Trump has occasionally hired lawyers after only the briefest phone call or seeing them praise him on Fox News. He often tells lawyers what to say in court and on television. Some of his advisers have been unhappy with his lawyers' appearances on television. Lawyers working for Trump tend to come to one conclusion: "Lawyers inevitably are sorry for taking on assignments with him," according to his former attorney general, William P. Barr.

via The New York Times|
#criminal-case#donald-trump#lawyers