TikTok launches AI-generated content labeling and media literacy initiatives

TikTok launches AI-generated content labeling and media literacy initiatives

In collaboration with the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA), TikTok is set to become the first video sharing platform to automatically label artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content even when uploaded from different platforms. For Content Credentials will use technology. Realizing the potential challenges posed by content generated with the help of artificial intelligence, TikTok…

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World News in Brief: Peacekeeper killed in CAR, Sudan war update, media clampdown in Kyrgyzstan

World News in Brief: Peacekeeper killed in CAR, Sudan war update, media clampdown in Kyrgyzstan

Five other ‘blue helmets’ were injured during the attack which happened when their vehicle hit an explosive device in Mbindali, in Ouham-Pendé Prefecture, northwest of Paoua. “The Secretary-General offers his sincere condolences to the family of the victim and to the Government of Cameroon and wishes a speedy recovery to the wounded”, said UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric,…

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50 percent of teenagers consider themselves to be addicted to social media, research

50 percent of teenagers consider themselves to be addicted to social media, research

Cambridge: A new study suggests that nearly 50 percent of teens believe they are addicted to social media. Some people’s relationship with social media can be like a behavioral addiction, researchers say in preliminary results from a study conducted at the University of Cambridge. In the research, the Cambridge University team is analyzing data from…

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Instead of social media, direct social connections are good for the mind

Instead of social media, direct social connections are good for the mind

Athens, Georgia: Instead of spending time on social media to improve mood or increase mental positivity, have a one-on-one conversation with someone directly. A new study has found that face-to-face social interactions have a greater positive effect on mood than spending time on social media. The study’s authors said in a report recently published online…

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Time to revoke death penalty for social media dissent, UN experts urge

Time to revoke death penalty for social media dissent, UN experts urge

Mr. Al Ghamdi was arrested by the Saudi security services on 11 June 2022 and charged with criminal offences for opinions he expressed on social media platforms X and YouTube. The charges included “betrayal of his religion, country, and rulers;” “spreading false rumours with intent to disrupt public order and destabilise security;” and “supporting terrorist…

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