Plotting with Podcasts December 3, 2024 By Stuart Anderson-Davis AI tools are generating ultra-realistic customized podcasts that can be used for a variety of legitimate purposes. The Tow Center tests how they can also create misleading content and propaganda.
Q&A: The Backfire Effect—Is Fact-Checking Doing More Harm Than Good? October 22, 2024 By Stuart Anderson-Davis How political scientist Dr. Yamil Velez is using AI to find the best approach for tackling misinformation.
“Pink Slime Journalism” and a history of media manipulation in America February 23, 2024 By Stuart Anderson-Davis From Benjamin Franklin to Henry Ford, the rich and powerful have long exploited the press to promote their interests.
Q&A: How does propaganda work? One Russian scholar is probing the power of Putin’s disinformation regime November 7, 2023 By Stuart Anderson-Davis