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Media Diet
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An immersive documentary installation about a fragmented country. The exhibit aims to foster perspective-taking, strengthen media literacy, and open space for dialogue across divides. Visit us at https://ourmediadiet.com/
(2/2) Legacy news outlets are being reshaped in real-time by new owners. Understanding who controls the news is now critical media literacy.

Do you trust that the media you consume is unbiased against its owners?
February 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
(2/2) Media literacy requires understanding not just whether something is true, but how it can be misused.

This is a case study in how even accurate, well-intentioned data visualization can be weaponized.
February 5, 2026 at 10:02 PM
(2/2) While similar trust breakdowns have happened historically with new technologies, experts say AI's ability to produce convincing fake content at scale is unique.

How are you navigating this unprecedented informational terrain?
February 4, 2026 at 8:42 PM
(2/2) They also acknowledge the AI isn't always accurate. A user could post something and lose control of context and how their content is being described.

Were you aware of this? And do you think it's more helpful or harmful?
February 4, 2026 at 4:41 PM
(2/2) This technique is more sophisticated than traditional disinformation. Harder to detect, harder to counter.

How do you think this will shape our next presidential election?

www.inc.com/chloe-aiello...
February 3, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Research from University of Melbourne's Ofir Turel found people are "in a state of shock" when shown their actual screen time—and many voluntarily reduce usage afterward.

Is being offline in? And have your social media usage habits changed recently?

www.bostonherald.com/2026/01/20/s...
February 2, 2026 at 10:31 PM