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OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Google Vary Widely in Identifying Hate Speech

Doctoral candidate Neil Fasching and Associate Professor Yphtach Lelkes have found dramatic differences in how large language models classify hate speech, with especially large variations for language about certain demographic groups, raising concerns about bias and disproportionate harm.

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What is Real About Human-AI Relationships?

In a new paper, Annenberg doctoral student Arelí Rocha explores how people discuss their relationships with AI chatbots.

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Creating an Atlas of Global Media

Flipping through the pages of Juan Llamas-Rodriguez’s new textbook on global media feels like embarking on a tour of the world’s complex communication landscapes.

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The Media, Inequality, and Change Center Publishes “Is Another AI Possible? Platforms, Political Economies, and Alternatives”

The paper by Anis Rahman explores the political economy of big tech AI.

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AI Perceived More Negatively than Climate Science or Science in General

A new study by researchers affiliated with the Annenberg Public Policy Center explores public perceptions of artificial intelligence.

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Generative AI Can Help Doctors Diagnose Patients — But Is it Biased?

A new study by Professor Damon Centola tested if AI tools could help improve medical care without increasing bias.

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How To Get People To Share Trustworthy Information Online

As people increasingly use social media to receive news and information, the surge of false, inaccurate, and misleading information online...

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Can Social Media Be Less Toxic?

A new study by Annenberg doctoral student Timothy Dörr explores how social media can encourage good behavior online.

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School Cellphone Bans: Annenberg Expert Reframes the Issue

SAFELab Director Desmond Patton provides insight into school cellphone bans and digital wellness for youth.

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Two Decades of YouTube: Annenberg Experts Break It Down

Experts from the Annenberg School reflect on YouTube's 20th anniversary, examining its impact on cross-cultural connections and the rise of social media influencers.