Veronika Wild

-Image generated by Microsoft Copilot     How Users can Protect Themselves While Governments and tech companies scramble to stem the tide of misinformation and trust in media continues to decline, here are some things which we can do to protect ourselves and those near and dear to us. 1.       Question Everything -          Don’t take what you see and hear on face value, especially when it comes to political advertising. Australia doesn't even have laws to protect us  from  "materially misleading content” during an election campaign, though some states such as SA and the ACT, have begun to enact their own legislation.  Correct misinformation where possible, quoting reliable sources – via Community Notes on Facebook and Twitter and in comments under YouTube videos.  2.       Learn the Art of Critical Thinking – Ask what is this post about? Is it to inform, entertain or to ...

  -Image generated entirely by Microsoft Copilot In his   World Press Freedom Day address, UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk warned   about increasing media repression and the risks to press freedom posed by Artificial Intelligence, “AI-based algorithms often dictate what we see, shaping our opinions and perceptions of reality. Politicians use AI to weaponize disinformation and advance their own agendas. States are also using AI tools to monitor journalists and their sources online, violating their right to privacy. This has a chilling effect on media workers everywhere……. “(He)   called ‘on states to ensure that journalists are protected from attacks, hate campaigns, surveillance, and both physical and legal harassment. He emphasized the importance of transparency in data usage, content curation, and algorithm design. Moreover, he urged states to update media concentration laws to reflect the growing power of AI and tech platforms and to promote a divers...