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?3 min read·Jun 2, 2024----
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…3 min read·May 23, 2024----
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…3 min read·May 17, 2024----
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…3 min read·Apr 30, 2024----
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…3 min read·Apr 18, 2024----
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…3 min read·Apr 9, 2024----
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…4 min read·Mar 27, 2024----
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…3 min read·Mar 11, 2024----
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsHow Audiences Perceive Gender Presentations by Virtual InfluencersSocial media influencers — individuals who create persona-focused personal brands to engage audiences — have become economic and social…3 min read·Mar 1, 2024----
UF J-SchoolinCJC InsightsBetter Together: Interacting with News Portals Increases Civic EngagementThe majority of people in the United States get their online news from websites or apps, like Newsweek or the New York Times, which publish…3 min read·Feb 29, 2024----