Generation Z grew up fully immersed in the online world, where social media shapes their view of reality. Unlike previous generations, they experience a blend of facts and feelings online, which changes how they understand what’s true. This shift affects their trust in traditional sources of information and how they process the world around them.
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Meta, once the king of social media, appears to be slipping into a slow decline. After years of rapid growth and dominance, the company now faces serious challenges that could mark its end. From falling user numbers to failed projects, the once-powerful platform seems to be losing its grip on the digital world. The Rise
A secret funding campaign is using social media influencers to shape opinions about artificial intelligence in the United States. This effort aims to promote pro-AI messages while framing China’s advancements as a serious threat. Many influencers are unaware that their posts are part of a coordinated effort backed by dark money groups with ties to
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Recent research shows that online scammers are becoming more sophisticated. Instead of simple impersonation messages, they now use complex systems that mimic real digital activities. These new tactics make scams harder to spot and more effective at tricking unsuspecting victims. The Shift Toward Advanced Fraud Strategies According to Bolster AI’s latest report, scammers are moving
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Remember when newspapers were the go-to source for current events? Back then, many people relied on printed papers and magazines for their daily dose of news. They provided shared facts, helped foster respectful political debates, and kept communities informed about local and global events. The world was a different place when news came from credible
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Merriam-Webster, the well-known American dictionary publisher, has announced its choice for the word of the year for 2025. The word they selected is “slop.” This choice reflects the increasing amount of low-quality digital content flooding our screens this year. Merriam-Webster explains that “slop” refers to digital material that is often produced in large quantities by
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A recent international study shows that many AI assistants are not reliable when it comes to sharing news. The research, coordinated by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and led by the BBC, looked at responses from 22 public service broadcasters across 18 countries and 14 languages. They examined over 3,000 answers from AI tools like
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We’re living in a time where climate disasters like wildfires, floods, and heatwaves are becoming the new normal. Summers in the northern parts of the world are marked by these extreme weather events, just as scientists predicted decades ago. Meanwhile, big political debates and misinformation make it harder to fight deadly diseases and climate change
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Recently, former President Donald Trump made some confusing and misleading comments about vaccines during a public event. He suggested that vaccines contain “too much liquid” and implied that they are pumped into babies in large, dangerous amounts. These claims aren’t backed by facts and can spread unnecessary fear about childhood vaccines. What Did Trump Say
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Sam Altman, the boss behind ChatGPT and OpenAI, seems to be having a bit of an awakening. He’s recently started talking more openly about how the internet feels increasingly fake. This comes after he noticed a lot of online chatter that seems artificial, and he’s wondering how this all happened. Altman’s Take on the Fake
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