GSAN: AI ‘eats the world’ | Climate journalists threatened
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Hi reader, Welcome back to Get Smart About News! Starting with today’s issue, this newsletter has transitioned to its special summer format. It’s lighter (and brighter!), but still packed with useful information. We’re excited to share summer reading recs, news literacy tips, debunked viral rumors and occasional videos. So kick back, take a sip of ice-cold lemonade and enjoy! |
Look at the hands… and the source.
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Did you see the viral image of a giant octopus washing ashore? Turns out it was AI generated. And no, Fox News did not air a story about Taco Bell’s menu the day of former President Donald Trump’s felony convictions. Check out more of the latest debunked rumors on NLP’s RumorGuard®! |
Featured video It’s important to check multiple news sources, especially during breaking news events. Learn more in this NLP TikTok video. (This video can also be viewed on Instagram.) |
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Thanks for reading! Your weekly issue of Get Smart About News is created by Susan Minichiello (@susanmini), Dan Evon (@danieljevon), Peter Adams (@PeterD_Adams), Hannah Covington (@HannahCov) and Pamela Brunskill (@PamelaBrunskill). It is edited by Mary Kane (@marykkane) and Lourdes Venard (@lourdesvenard). |
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