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Policymakers, scientists, and the public are increasingly confronted with thorny questions about the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. A key common thread concerns whether AI can be trusted and […]
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This article explores the ethical and cultural dimensions of virtual influencers (VIs), computer-generated characters used in emotionally persuasive digital environments, through a cross-cultural qualitative study conducted in Myanmar, South Korea, […]
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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into journalism is an expanding field of study. However, academic research remains limited on its implications for the coverage of local territories and news […]
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Gender-inclusive language (GIL) is increasingly used in journalism in many countries worldwide, yet its effects on news evaluations are largely unexplored. We conducted a preregistered online experiment with a sample […]
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While current research acknowledges the existence of various forms of news avoidance, less attention has been paid to how these forms relate to the different ways individuals engage with public […]
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Fact-checking has been promoted as a key method for combating political misinformation. Comparing the spread of election-related misinformation narratives along with their relevant political fact-checks, this study provides the most […]
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This afterword examines the centrality of affect as a key lever and critical site of intervention in mediated misinformation and disinformation. It starts by centering affect as a preconscious guide […]
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What makes something authentic seems both singular and algorithmic, unique yet formulaic. To study what makes news authentic, we conducted a mixed quantitative-qualitative study of 117 news stories covering anti-Asian […]
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In the online cancer community, influencers have become powerful sources of information, advice, and community for their followers, many of whom are struggling with cancer themselves. Unfortunately, these actors are […]
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Digital communications platforms provide a crucial understanding of how community members express authenticity, how broader audiences interpret this authenticity, and the validation or rejection of cultural authenticity. This article examines […]
