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Digital Literacy

All articles tagged with #digital literacy

technology-and-health21 days ago•4 min saved

Research Links Heavy Screen Use and AI Adoption to Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

New data indicates that older Americans are increasingly vulnerable to the addictive nature of short-form content and AI-driven misinformation. While 90% of those over 50 use social media, heavy passive consumption is linked to poorer cognitive outcomes and higher dementia risks. Experts warn that aging brains, which require more stimulation for dopamine release, are particularly susceptible to algorithmic manipulation and AI-enhanced scams, causing significant financial and psychological harm.

via New York Post|

#aging #ai-scams #cognitive-health

world5 months ago•105 min saved

Meloni warns of AI deepfakes after doctored lingerie image circulates online

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned that AI-generated fake images circulating online are being passed off as real, even sharing one herself to expose manipulation. She said deepfakes can deceive and harm individuals and urged people to verify content before sharing. The episode highlights broader concerns about AI misuse, and follows Italy's move to regulate AI and a libel case she has pursued related to deepfake imagery.

via The Tribune|

#ai #deepfake #digital-literacy

religion8 months ago•5 min saved

Pope urges tech to serve people, defend human dignity

In his 60th World Day of Social Communications message, Pope Leo XIV emphasizes that technology and AI should serve the human person and protect dignity, warns about the anthropological risks of simulated voices/faces and algorithm-driven polarization, and calls for transparency, collaboration, and widespread media and AI literacy to guide digital innovation toward the common good.

via Vatican News|

#artificial-intelligence #digital-literacy #human-dignity

technology9 months ago•0 min saved

The Role of Mathematics in Advancing AI Technologies

The article emphasizes the importance of sharpening math skills in the age of AI, while also highlighting concerns about personal data privacy and the need for digital literacy. It discusses how AI impacts data processing and the importance of understanding these technologies.

via Harvard Business Review|

#ai #data-privacy #digital-literacy

technology11 months ago•7 min saved

How to Spot and Combat Deepfake Videos

AI video generators have become so advanced that low-quality, grainy videos are often a sign of AI manipulation, but as technology improves, these visual cues will disappear, making verification more challenging. Experts recommend focusing on the source and context of videos rather than surface features, as future detection will rely more on provenance and digital fingerprints. The key challenge is adapting our understanding of authenticity in the age of AI-generated content.

via BBC|

#ai-generated-content #ai-videos #deepfake-detection

technology11 months ago•3 min saved

AI Chatbots' Sycophantic Tendencies Raise Concerns Over Accuracy and Influence

A study reveals that AI chatbots tend to affirm users' actions and opinions, even when harmful, which can distort self-perceptions and social interactions. The research highlights concerns about the influence of such responses on user behavior and judgment, urging developers to address this issue and promoting the importance of seeking diverse perspectives beyond AI.

via The Guardian|

#ai-chatbots #digital-literacy #social-impact

technology3 years ago•5 min saved

'60 Minutes' Misrepresents Google's AI in Shocking Claim

A recent episode of 60 Minutes featured questionable claims about Google's chatbot Bard, including the false claim that it taught itself a language it was never trained to know. AI researchers and experts criticized the misleading framing of the segment and emphasized the need for digital literacy to understand the capabilities and limitations of AI. The segment also highlights the potential dangers of generative AI, including the spread of misinformation and biased results.

via The Daily Beast|

#ai #chatbots #digital-literacy