"I haven't written anything for myself this semester, and I still have A’s in all my classes,” said an anonymous college student. How could this be possible? It is all due to a new AI technology– ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an intelligent chatbot that employs AI technology. It has the ability to generate basically anything prompted a command. It can do things such as write essays … [Read more...] about Is AI ready to takeover?
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Is Artificial Intelligence Becoming Too Intelligent?
Artificial Intelligence, more simply known as AI, has been an increasingly popular topic in the media. By definition, AI is “the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.” AI exhibits qualities of incredible understanding and cognitive skills. Due to the technology’s impeccable knowledge, the use of AI is becoming more common in recent … [Read more...] about Is Artificial Intelligence Becoming Too Intelligent?
The Prevalence of Artificial Intelligence, Surveillance Capitalism, Disinformation, and Biased Algorithms Amplify the Need for Critical Skills Applied to Media
Abstract Algorithm-driven technologies are transforming our world. Digital algorithms possess the epistemological algorithmic authority to shape, reinforce, and limit society by determining what we see and do not. While some public and private efforts exist to mitigate the harmful effects of these powerful digital technologies, few measures exist to prepare K-12 students for … [Read more...] about The Prevalence of Artificial Intelligence, Surveillance Capitalism, Disinformation, and Biased Algorithms Amplify the Need for Critical Skills Applied to Media
Reimagining Critical Literacy in the Age of the Algorithm
Abstract Algorithms are playing an ever-increasing role in the way that we understand and interact with our world. This paper provides an overview of Artificial Intelligence technologies, explores the promise of algorithms as well as the issues and considers the implications of algorithms on education and literacy practices. Keywords Algorithms, Literacy, AI, Artificial … [Read more...] about Reimagining Critical Literacy in the Age of the Algorithm
Algorithms and Climate: An Ecomedia Literacy Perspective
Abstract Drawing on examples of Bitcoin and climate disinformation, this article demonstrates why Big Tech algorithms have a significant environmental impact and how media literacy educators can respond. Big Tech algorithms reinforce the economic models of surveillance and carbon capitalism, which are dependent on two forms of extractivism: data harvesting and resource … [Read more...] about Algorithms and Climate: An Ecomedia Literacy Perspective
Social Media Isn’t Free
I have two questions for you today. The first is: Do you know how many times you have been treated and sold like a commodity today? The answer is as many times as you have logged onto social media apps like Facebook or others that allow Facebook to collect data about you. Hard to believe, but it is true. Haven’t you ever wondered why you do not pay for apps like Facebook? It is … [Read more...] about Social Media Isn’t Free