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Avi Asher-Schapiro, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Israel-Hamas war: Misinformation is being spread across social media – with real-world consequences
The main aim of false narratives is to manipulate public opinion and justify collective punishment, says an expert.
Inna Lazareva, Thomson Reuters Foundation, Adam Smith, Thomson Reuters Foundation & Avi Asher-Schapiro, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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For overburdened judiciaries, AI could lend a helping hand – but experts warn of bias, injustice
The use of artificial intelligence in the criminal justice system is growing quickly worldwide, from chatbots to even robot ‘judges’.
Adam Smith, Thomson Reuters Foundation, Anastasia Moloney, Thomson Reuters Foundation News & Avi Asher-Schapiro, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Parents in the US are suing Instagram and Snapchat for the mental health struggles of their children
A sharp increase in depression and suicide among US teenagers coincided with a surge in social media use about a decade ago.
Avi Asher-Schapiro, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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