Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

Latest From Nir Eisikovits, Professor of Philosophy and Director, Applied Ethics Center, UMass Boston

Arts

Newsrooms are experimenting with generative AI, warts and all

AI may shore up an industry experiencing economic headwinds. But in a field where professional ethics and public trust are particularly important, it’s a risky endeavor.

Newsrooms are experimenting with generative AI, warts and all
Political

TikTok fears point to larger problem: Poor media literacy in the social media age

If the US wants to protect young people from misinformation and foreign influence, focusing on TikTok is barking up the wrong tree.

TikTok fears point to larger problem: Poor media literacy in the social media age
Technology

War in Gaza: An ethicist explains why you shouldn't turn to social media for information about the conflict or to do something about it

Social media is designed to keep you engaged by getting a rise out of you, not help you think critically or take effective action on political issues.

War in Gaza: An ethicist explains why you shouldn't turn to social media for information about the conflict or to do something about it

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