Category: Internet culture

Surge in AI‑Generated Fake News Prompts New Scrutiny of Internet Culture

A wave of AI‑crafted fake bylines and fabricated articles has been uncovered, highlighting a growing threat to the integrity of online information. OpenAI disclosed that a coordinated operation originating from Iran injected nearly 100 bogus articles into dozens…

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Internet culture sees the Backrooms expand into a sprawling fictional universe and raises alarm over Wi‑Fi‑based surveillance

The eerie “Backrooms” concept, which started as a single image of endless yellow rooms, has been taken up by online creators and now exists as a massive, collaborative fictional world with videos, games, maps, and role‑playing scenarios. This…

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Social Media Creators Amplify Dangerous Content to Chase Engagement

A surge of creators on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are deliberately crafting extreme, risky, or sensational content to game algorithmic recommendation systems and boost follower counts. This trend raises concerns about platform safety, the spread…

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