Arjun Premkumar
@arjunpremkumar.bsky.social
Political Scientist. Computer Science Engineer. Leftist. Pop-Cult Otaku. Bookworm.
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Thrilled that our report "CONTENT WARNING: Public Attitudes on Content Moderation and Freedom of Expression", launched today, has received a very warm reception by the media!
📖 Read the coverage: www.zeit.de/news/2025-02...
More info below on some of the questions we tackle 🧵👇
📖 Read the coverage: www.zeit.de/news/2025-02...
More info below on some of the questions we tackle 🧵👇
Gewalt im Internet: Umfrage: Mehrheit wünscht sich Kontrolle in sozialen Medien
Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Gewalt im Internet“. Lesen Sie jetzt „Umfrage: Mehrheit wünscht sich Kontrolle in sozialen Medien“.
www.zeit.de
February 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Thrilled that our report "CONTENT WARNING: Public Attitudes on Content Moderation and Freedom of Expression", launched today, has received a very warm reception by the media!
📖 Read the coverage: www.zeit.de/news/2025-02...
More info below on some of the questions we tackle 🧵👇
📖 Read the coverage: www.zeit.de/news/2025-02...
More info below on some of the questions we tackle 🧵👇
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🚨 New Preview of Our Upcoming Report 🚨
Leaked Meta guidelines suggest harmful speech like "Immigrants are filthy pieces of shit" or "Gays are freaks" may soon be allowed.
Does this policy shift reflect public opinion?
Our survey across 10 countries finds no evidence of support for such content.
Leaked Meta guidelines suggest harmful speech like "Immigrants are filthy pieces of shit" or "Gays are freaks" may soon be allowed.
Does this policy shift reflect public opinion?
Our survey across 10 countries finds no evidence of support for such content.
January 13, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🚨 New Preview of Our Upcoming Report 🚨
Leaked Meta guidelines suggest harmful speech like "Immigrants are filthy pieces of shit" or "Gays are freaks" may soon be allowed.
Does this policy shift reflect public opinion?
Our survey across 10 countries finds no evidence of support for such content.
Leaked Meta guidelines suggest harmful speech like "Immigrants are filthy pieces of shit" or "Gays are freaks" may soon be allowed.
Does this policy shift reflect public opinion?
Our survey across 10 countries finds no evidence of support for such content.
Reposted by Arjun Premkumar
Contrary to Mark Zuckerberg’s claim that replacing fact-checkers with "community notes" will enhance free expression, this move does not seem intended to satisfy US users’ supposed craving for a return to Meta’s "free speech roots."
The reality is far more nuanced.
The reality is far more nuanced.
January 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Contrary to Mark Zuckerberg’s claim that replacing fact-checkers with "community notes" will enhance free expression, this move does not seem intended to satisfy US users’ supposed craving for a return to Meta’s "free speech roots."
The reality is far more nuanced.
The reality is far more nuanced.
Yes. The problem in India is that we don't have enough people.
Days after Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat urged couples to have more than two children, another branch of the Sangh Parivar has warned of the economic repercussions of slowing population growth.
www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
December 4, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Yes. The problem in India is that we don't have enough people.
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Breaking news: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared “emergency martial law” on Tuesday evening, accusing the opposition of “antistate” activities for paralyzing the government with impeachment motions.
South Korea president declares martial law to overcome opposition party
Yoon blamed the opposition party for “unprecedented” impeachment attempts of various government officials and cuts proposed for next year’s budget.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 3, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Breaking news: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared “emergency martial law” on Tuesday evening, accusing the opposition of “antistate” activities for paralyzing the government with impeachment motions.
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I know this makes me sound like an old fuddy duddy, but making my favorite animation list makes me realize just how much I miss hand drawn animation. The little imperfections, the warmth, the lines squiggling here and there. You could feel the humanity in every frame. Everything looks so clean now.
December 2, 2024 at 7:42 PM
I know this makes me sound like an old fuddy duddy, but making my favorite animation list makes me realize just how much I miss hand drawn animation. The little imperfections, the warmth, the lines squiggling here and there. You could feel the humanity in every frame. Everything looks so clean now.
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🤔Is AI a threat to democracy?🤖
"Generative AI...hides in plain sight, producing enormous volumes of content that can flood the media landscape, the internet, and political communication with meaningless drivel at best and misinformation at worst."
www.journalofdemocra...
"Generative AI...hides in plain sight, producing enormous volumes of content that can flood the media landscape, the internet, and political communication with meaningless drivel at best and misinformation at worst."
www.journalofdemocra...
How AI Threatens Democracy | Journal of Democracy
Generative AI can flood the media, internet, and even personal correspondence with misinformation—sowing confusion for voters and government officials alike. If we fail to act…
www.journalofdemocracy.org
December 2, 2024 at 12:00 PM
🤔Is AI a threat to democracy?🤖
"Generative AI...hides in plain sight, producing enormous volumes of content that can flood the media landscape, the internet, and political communication with meaningless drivel at best and misinformation at worst."
www.journalofdemocra...
"Generative AI...hides in plain sight, producing enormous volumes of content that can flood the media landscape, the internet, and political communication with meaningless drivel at best and misinformation at worst."
www.journalofdemocra...