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In today’s digital world, there’s a heated debate surrounding AI-generated porn, especially when it involves famous individuals. Take, for instance, Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board, which is currently investigating explicit AI images circulating on Facebook and Instagram. This situation sparks essential discussions about the ethical implications of technology, celebrities, and sexual…

Photo Credit: C. Suthorn-Wikipedia/Wikimedia Commons In today’s digital world, there’s a big debate about AI-made porn, especially when it involves famous people. For example, Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board is looking into explicit AI images on Facebook and Instagram. This situation brings up important questions about what’s right and wrong when…

In an age where misinformation can spread like wildfire across social media platforms, these platforms must implement effective policies to curb the spread of false information. In this blog post, we will examine efforts made by Instagram and TikTok to combat misinformation and online harm. Photo Credit: ajay_suresh/flikr Instagram: Instagram,…

While scrolling down my timeline on Instagram, I came across a meme stating that we should only be consuming six French fries per serving. The idea that people should only eat six fries per serving started from a study by Harvard School of Public Health. The study looked at how…

As someone deeply concerned about misinformation in today’s digital landscape, I recently explored the Bad News Game, an educational tool shedding light on online manipulation tactics. To play The Bad News Game, participants engage with the platform by making choices that simulate the creation and dissemination of fake news. They…

7:30am Instagram Account Name: 17thsoulja.8 Topic: California’s Homebuyer Program for Undocumented Immigrants On Sundays, I usually wake up at 7AM since my kids don’t have to be at school. I have more time to run errands and scroll social media. A friend of mine private messaged me a video from…

Photo Credit: Dell’s Social Media Listening and Command Center by Geoff Livingston In this blog post, we’ll discuss how different sectors deal with free expression issues. From social media platforms to policymakers, each has its own pros and cons when it comes to protecting free speech. Private Internet Companies Social…

REVIVE THE HEART OF OUR DEMOCRACY by npdoty In the ever-evolving digital age, the internet has become an unparalleled force, reshaping how we express ourselves and interact with information. While it has granted us unprecedented freedom of expression, it has also posed challenges that call for a delicate balance of values…

Photo Credit: Newtown grafitti Fundamentally, expression is the heartbeat of thriving societies, allowing diverse ideas to flow freely. However, the world of free expression is not a free-for-all; it’s a delicate dance between unleashing thoughts and keeping them in check to avoid pitfalls of offensiveness and bias. In the realm…

Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net) In the ever-evolving landscape of journalism, the First Amendment serves as a shield, protecting reporters and news outlets. However, as with any shield, there are instances where its protection is jeopardized. Let’s dive into the details of when the First Amendment acts as a protective…