Google’s use of artificial intelligence to power its searches is an alarming development, especially considering how search engines are driven by financial interests.
Fast and yummy is often less than healthy.
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An information scientist explains that while Google’s AI Overviews and other AI search tools may look enticing, you shouldn’t rely on them to fill all your search needs.
It’s the fourth most popular website in the world, but our new study shows toxic commentary can still thrive on Wikipedia. There’s a lot at stake if too many editors are driven away.
Search engines are expected to increasingly incorporate generative AI.
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Generative AIs may make up information they serve you, meaning they may potentially spread science misinformation. Here’s how to check the accuracy of what you read in an AI-enhanced media landscape.
ChatGPT and other AI chatbots seem remarkably good at conversations. But you can’t believe anything they say. Sometimes, though, reality isn’t the point.
New research shows technologies like pregnancy apps do not account for pregnancy loss 72% of the time, causing real harm to users.
People tend to view social media posts more favorably when more people have liked, commented on or shared them, regardless of the quality of the posts.
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Search engines, like social media algorithms, get you to click on links by learning what other people click on. Enticing misinformation often comes out on top.