UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsAll the Rumors are True: Verification, Actual Malice, and Celebrity GossipIn 2022, the rapper Cardi B famously won a defamation lawsuit against celebrity-gossip vlogger Tasha K, who had posted more than 30 videos…Aug 5Aug 5
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsRace, Gender and Politics: Media Coverage of the Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court NominationWhen President Joe Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, it wasn’t just a historic moment — it was a case study…Jul 18Jul 18
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsYou, We and I, Robot: How Social Cognitive Theory Explains How Humans Learn from MachinesIn 1950, Alan Turing posed perhaps the most provocative question of the 20th century: Can machines think?Jun 2Jun 2
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsBeyond the Byline: Exploring Bias in Human- and AI-Generated NewsIn the world of news, artificial intelligence (AI) has been a silent partner for a lot longer than most realize. Narrative Science, which…May 23May 23
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsMultiracial Families in Advertising: Exploring the Impact on Emerging Adult ConsumersIn an increasingly diverse society, the representation of multiracial families in advertising has gained significant attention from both…May 17May 17
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsThe Effects of Natural- and Supernatural-Based Awe Experiences in Virtual RealityArticles about the recent total solar eclipse appeared around the world using the language of awe — “awe-inspiring,” “awe-struck,” “total…Apr 30Apr 30
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsCan Virtual Humans Combat Climate Change Misinformation?Virtual (or artificial) humans, such as virtual human influencers, have become increasingly valuable to brands and marketers worldwide. But…Apr 18Apr 18
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsEmpowering Citizens in the Age of AI: The Importance of Efficacy and LiteracyFor years, researchers have grappled with understanding the relationship between technology and political behavior, proposing various…Apr 9Apr 9
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsGender-Based Sports Coverage: A Quarter Century of Prime-Time Summer OlympicsThe quadrennial Olympic games are an amalgam of athletic skill, national pride and examples of global unity and diplomacy. But they’re…Mar 27Mar 27
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsThe Like Economy: How Social Media Reshapes News PrioritiesIn an era where more than half of American adults regularly get their news from social media sites, a recent study reveals fundamental…Mar 11Mar 11