Michelle Amazeen

Glad I was able to share some thoughts w @davidingram.bsky.social on use of deepfakes. According to our recent poll w @ipsosus.bsky.social, > 4 in 5 adults in US believe we should be protected from unauthorized use of our likeness created by genAI: www.bu.edu/com/articles...

So glad you could visit my class, Viorela. My students appreciated hearing about how AI is a double-edged sword: while it can threaten truth, it also enhances our capacity to uncover it. Looking forward to more of your insightful research!

Bari Weiss to be named top editor at CBS News Paramount Skydance will acquire the journalist’s publication, the Free Press, which she started after quitting the New York Times in 2020.

"The planned appointment was first reported by the New York Post." Wrong scoop attribution @washingtonpost.com. @oliverdarcy.bsky.social & @passantino.bsky.social at @status.news reported this weeks ago! www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Big margins support protections against AI-powered “deepfakes” on social media, survey finds An overwhelming majority of Americans across the political spectrum support protections against “deepfakes” in media that use a person’s voice…

@commscholar.bsky.social's CRC x Ipsos survey discovers a vast majority of Americans support regulations for "deepfakes".

Over 84% of participants agreed individuals should be protected from the unauthorized use of their voice and visual likeness in media.

🔗Full article here: tinyurl.com/3ud5sysu

Looking forward to welcoming Dr. Michael G. Elasmar as the September Colloquium Speaker @bucomresearch.bsky.social @comatbu.bsky.social on Wednesday, September 24th at 3:30.

Great programming coming up this fall at Boston University's College of Communication @comatbu.bsky.social at our Communication Research Center @bucomresearch.bsky.social! ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

Well earned, Lisa…you deserve it! Congratulations 🎊

Big margins support protections against AI-powered “deepfakes” on social media, survey finds An overwhelming majority of Americans across the political spectrum support protections against “deepfakes” in media that use a person’s voice…

AI deepfakes on social media are fueling calls for stronger protections — and a recent @comatbu.bsky.social survey shows big public support for regulation. How can we balance innovation with trust to keep online spaces safe and truthful in the AI age? www.bu.edu/com/articles...

✨Harley and I wish everyone a happy first day of school!✨

An Industry Insider’s Changes at the E.P.A. Could Cost Taxpayers Billions

Someone should send the administration a copy of @keithob.bsky.social's book, Paradise Falls—then again, they probably won’t read it or even care. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/c...

Academic harassment:

As the 20-year anniversary of #HurricaneKatrina nears, NYTimes rolls out “never-before-seen” photos of the devastation. Then, they casually drop #sponcon from Chevron about “solving the energy puzzle.” Because what better way to honor a climate disaster than with an energy giant’s propaganda?

Wow. While I'm thrilled for The Onion (and am among its subscribers), I'm surprised that it has MORE print subscribers than @bostonglobe.com. #news

Enjoyed hearing @dougmost.bsky.social at @brooklinebooksmith.bsky.social discuss his new book about the amazing American feat of building the Liberty fleet of ships. 🇺🇸

Psychological inoculation improves resilience to and reduces willingness to share vaccine misinformation - Scientific Reports Scientific Reports - Psychological inoculation improves resilience to and reduces willingness to share vaccine misinformation

Today we release BAD VAXX-a new game that PREBUNKS misinfo about vaccines. Step into the shoes of "Ann McDotal" who loves to float scary anecdotes & "Dr Forge" the pseudosciensist. We find the game boosts people's ability to better *discern* information manipulation!

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

a close up of a man wearing glasses and a tie ALT: a close up of a man wearing glasses and a tie

Okay. Maybe keep it a secret that you’re having these thoughts until after you are full prof. I won’t tell 😉

Correct. Only full professors *with tenure* can think like that.

Only full professors can do that

Flaring: Equivalent to taking 77 million cars off the road? The Moho Nord oil exploration and production project addresses environmental, industrial and societal concerns without compromising safety standards.

And..."We want to do even better and have pledged to cut routine flaring by 80 percent between 2010 and 2020 and completely eliminate it by 2030.” Also looks like an article from CNBC but is undisclosed advertising by Total Energies. www.cnbc.com/advertorial/...

Natural Gas Tax Favors Foreign Producers, Hinders Climate Progress By Mike Sommers, President and CEO, American Petroleum Institute Ensuring that Americans have access to affordable, reliable energy while continuing to reduce emissions associated with energy producti...

And this? "Make no mistake: Our industry is committed and taking action to reduce methane emissions from operations." If you don't click through, it looks like I'm sharing a WaPo article. But in reality, it's an #AD sponsored by API. www.washingtonpost.com/brand-studio...

Sponsored content: Crack down on flaring Refiners tap technology to reduce flaring events and minimize pollution. Sponsored content by the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers.

Remember this? "Refiners pioneer new technology, invest millions to significantly reduce flaring emissions." www.politico.com/sponsor-cont...

The narrowing of public information—from book bans to censorship and legal pressures on media—is threatening democracy. @comatbu.bsky.social, we’re tackling this through research, education, and supporting local news. Full letter: sites.bu.edu/crc/2025/08/... #MediaLiteracy #Democracy #LocalNews

Elon Musk to introduce ads to X’s AI chatbot Billionaire owner outlines plans to improve advertising on social media platform in rare overture to marketers

Think it's hard to distinguish editorial from ads now? Just wait until ads are blended into #AI results. @mshannahmurphy.bsky.social at @financialtimes.com reports: "Elon Musk plans to introduce advertising into the answers of X’s artificial intelligence chatbot" Grok. www.ft.com/content/3bc3...

PAID POST by Pepsi — Summer Sizzzle A guide to making your next grilling party the most delicious yet.

www.nytimes.com/cooking/paid...

The First Soda in Space: When NASA Got Caught Up in the Cola Wars

Oh look...ANOTHER article about Pepsi from just three days ago: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/s...

Hmmm...just a coincidence that Pepsi is running a native ad in today's NYTimes at the same time their food reporter crowns Pepsi the winner in a blind taste test? The agenda setting effect of NA is a topic I address in my forthcoming book, Content Confusion: mitpress.mit.edu/978026255360...

Also interested to hear from my prepublication endorsers: @profsanderlinden.bsky.social @victorpickard.bsky.social & @dboardman.bsky.social. Thank you so much for your support! Which cover design would you recommend? mitpress.mit.edu/978026255360...

Thank you!

Also hoping for input from my trusted advisors @drmaraeinstein.bsky.social @ekvraga.bsky.social & @arunimakrishna.bsky.social

Thank you @publichealthguy1.bsky.social