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Ofelia<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.online/@RejoinEU" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>RejoinEU</span></a></span> When scrutiny becomes selective, it stops serving the public and starts serving power. A free press should question every government—equally. If they only find their voice when Labour’s in, the silence before speaks volumes.<br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MediaBias" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MediaBias</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PublicTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PublicTrust</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BBC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BBC</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AccountabilityMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AccountabilityMatters</span></a></p>
ResearchBuzz: Firehose<p>The Conversation: Senior public servants think GenAI will boost productivity – but are worried about the risks . “A recent Microsoft survey found 24% of private sector leaders have already deployed GenAI across their organisations. Many are considering laying off staff and replacing them with GenAI systems. But how much appetite does the public sector have for using artificial intelligence, […]</p><p><a href="https://rbfirehose.com/2025/06/07/the-conversation-senior-public-servants-think-genai-will-boost-productivity-but-are-worried-about-the-risks/" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rbfirehose.com/2025/06/07/the-conversation-senior-public-servants-think-genai-will-boost-productivity-but-are-worried-about-the-risks/</a></p>
Steve Dustcircle 🌹<p><a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Tesla" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Tesla</span></a> can’t just hit ‘undo’ on <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Elon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Elon</span></a>’s <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/DC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DC</span></a>. adventure</p><p><a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Musk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Musk</span></a>’s time in <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Washington" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Washington</span></a> left a crater—at <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Tesla" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Tesla</span></a>, in <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/publictrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>publictrust</span></a>, and in <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/EV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EV</span></a> sales. Exiting <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/DOGE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DOGE</span></a> won’t unring the bell.</p><p><a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/91343603/tesla-cant-just-hit-undo-on-elons-d-c-adventure" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">fastcompany.com/91343603/tesla</span><span class="invisible">-cant-just-hit-undo-on-elons-d-c-adventure</span></a></p>
Claire 🌊🇪🇺🇫🇷🌍<p>16/ The White House’s claim that the substance of the report is still valid is a concerning sign of ignoring the real issue: misleading the public about health research to push a political agenda. This report is NOT a "transformative" assessment, it’s a farce. 🚫🧐<br><a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/PoliticalManipulation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PoliticalManipulation</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/MisleadingResearch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MisleadingResearch</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/PublicTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PublicTrust</span></a></p>
Brian Greenberg :verified:<p>🤯 The MAHA report, promoted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims to rely on “gold-standard” science — but a close look reveals:</p><p>🔍 Nonexistent studies cited<br>🔍 Broken links &amp; wrong authors<br>🔍 Misrepresented conclusions</p><p>Instead of offering solid ground for public health reform, the report exposes cracks in scientific rigor and accountability. 📉</p><p>This is not just a paperwork issue — it’s a trust issue in how we communicate research to shape national health policy. </p><p>AI generated? AI hallucinations?</p><p>How can leaders, researchers, and the public rebuild confidence in evidence-based policy when foundational claims are riddled with errors?</p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/HealthLeadership" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HealthLeadership</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/ScientificIntegrity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScientificIntegrity</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/PolicyMaking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PolicyMaking</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/PublicTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PublicTrust</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/EvidenceBasedPractice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EvidenceBasedPractice</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.notus.org/health-science/make-america-healthy-again-report-citation-errors" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">notus.org/health-science/make-</span><span class="invisible">america-healthy-again-report-citation-errors</span></a></p>
Claire 🌊🇪🇺🇫🇷🌍<p>10/ The White House has been quietly distancing itself from this report, but the damage has been done. Scrutiny of this document should remind us that when science is distorted for political gain, everyone loses. 🙄📉<br><a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/ScienceDistortion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScienceDistortion</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/PoliticalAgenda" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PoliticalAgenda</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/HealthPolicy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HealthPolicy</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.party/tags/PublicTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PublicTrust</span></a></p>
The-14<p>Meta’s Community Notes program is promising, but needs to prioritize transparency<br><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Tech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Tech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Meta" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Meta</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/CommunityNotes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityNotes</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Misinformation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Misinformation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/FactChecking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FactChecking</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Transparency" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Transparency</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/SocialMedia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SocialMedia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/TechEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TechEthics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/DigitalAccountability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DigitalAccountability</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/OnlineSafety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OnlineSafety</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/PlatformResponsibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PlatformResponsibility</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/PublicTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PublicTrust</span></a><br><a href="https://the-14.com/metas-community-notes-program-is-promising-but-needs-to-prioritize-transparency/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">the-14.com/metas-community-not</span><span class="invisible">es-program-is-promising-but-needs-to-prioritize-transparency/</span></a></p>
OpenScienceCommunityGroningen<p>🧠🔬 Webinar Alert!<br>Join ENLIGHT &amp; Arqus Alliance for a powerful talk on:</p><p>🔊 Science in Society: How Science Communication Benefits from Open Science<br>📅 Monday, May 19<br>🕙 10:00–11:30 PM CET<br>💻 Online – Registration Required<br>🎙 Speaker: Hildrun Walter (Uni Graz)</p><p>Explore how Open Science can boost public trust in science amidst global crises 🌍🧪</p><p>👉 Register now: <a href="https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/meeting/register/LNpT-y35RoqO5rENB2dfxA#/registration" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/meet</span><span class="invisible">ing/register/LNpT-y35RoqO5rENB2dfxA#/registration</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OpenScience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OpenScience</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ScienceCommunication" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScienceCommunication</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ENLIGHT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ENLIGHT</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ArqusAlliance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArqusAlliance</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SciComm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SciComm</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PublicTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PublicTrust</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Webinar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Webinar</span></a></p>
Trump Watch 👀<p>U.S. Senators are right to call out Trump’s “profoundly corrupt” crypto schemes. These actions threaten national security and erode public trust. It’s time to end this corruption—immediately. <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23Corruption" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Corruption</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23EndTheSchemes" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EndTheSchemes</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23NationalSecurity" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NationalSecurity</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23PublicTrust" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PublicTrust</a> <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/us-senators-attempt-to-ban-trumps-profoundly-corrupt-crypto-schemes-13363230" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">news.sky.com/story/us-sen...</a><br><br><a href="https://news.sky.com/story/us-senators-attempt-to-ban-trumps-profoundly-corrupt-crypto-schemes-13363230" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">US senators attempt to ban Tru...</a></p>
Headlines Africa<p>Africa: Who Do Africans Trust Most? Surveys Show It's Not the State (More Likely the Army): [The Conversation Africa] A recent Afrobarometer study has shown declining trust in public institutions over the past decade among African citizens. Study findings call into question the credibility and legitimacy of state institutions like the presidency, parliament and security forces, including… <a href="http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKRCBh" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">http://</span><span class="ellipsis">newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKRC</span><span class="invisible">Bh</span></a> <a href="https://journa.host/tags/Africa" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Africa</span></a> <a href="https://journa.host/tags/TrustInInstitutions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TrustInInstitutions</span></a> <a href="https://journa.host/tags/Afrobarometer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Afrobarometer</span></a> <a href="https://journa.host/tags/PublicTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PublicTrust</span></a> <a href="https://journa.host/tags/GovernmentEffectiveness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GovernmentEffectiveness</span></a></p>
N Jay Sorensen<p>Sustainability pros must lead with more than passion — they need ethics, competence, accountability, and trust. 🌍</p><p>In public work, integrity isn’t optional — it’s foundational. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Leadership" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leadership</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Sustainability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sustainability</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ESG" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ESG</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PublicTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PublicTrust</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EthicalLeadership" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EthicalLeadership</span></a> <a href="https://trellis.net/article/the-sustainability-profession-is-at-an-existential-crossroads-heres-how-it-can-survive/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">trellis.net/article/the-sustai</span><span class="invisible">nability-profession-is-at-an-existential-crossroads-heres-how-it-can-survive/</span></a></p>
nemo™ 🇺🇦<p>Conservative Americans show deep-rooted distrust in science across all fields, especially climate &amp; medical research, reveals new @UAmsterdam study 🔬🇺🇸. Quick fixes don’t work; stronger, personal approaches needed to bridge the trust gap. Read more 👉 <a href="https://www.uva.nl/shared-content/uva/en/news/press-releases/2025/04/conservative-americans-consistently-distrust-science.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">uva.nl/shared-content/uva/en/n</span><span class="invisible">ews/press-releases/2025/04/conservative-americans-consistently-distrust-science.html</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ScienceTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScienceTrust</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Research" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Research</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ClimateChange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateChange</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PublicTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PublicTrust</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/SocialPsychology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SocialPsychology</span></a></p>
WYM Mod<p>Incompetent or evil? The Trump administration embodies both traits, argues Paul Krugman. He exposes the detrimental impacts on foreign policy, public health, and economic stability, emphasizing reckless behavior, like sharing military plans. Also, he critiques Elon Musk's attack on Social Security as a misguided move that compromises public trust. This intersection of incompetence and malice signals a troubling trend toward ignorance and arrogance among the powerful. Discover more: <a href="https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/incompetent-or-evil-a-false-dichotomy" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">paulkrugman.substack.com/p/inc</span><span class="invisible">ompetent-or-evil-a-false-dichotomy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Trump</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/Krugman" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Krugman</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/PublicTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PublicTrust</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/SocialSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SocialSecurity</span></a></p>
M. Ní Sídach<p>The Real Reason Trump Is Firing Park Rangers<br><a href="https://sfba.social/tags/EricHanson" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EricHanson</span></a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/PublicTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PublicTrust</span></a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Environment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Environment</span></a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Project2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Project2025</span></a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/TrumpRegime" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TrumpRegime</span></a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/DOGE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DOGE</span></a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Purge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Purge</span></a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Exploitation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Exploitation</span></a> <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3krx2p1NrA" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=o3krx2p1Nr</span><span class="invisible">A</span></a></p>
WYM Mod<p>Trump's grand ambitions? Unmet and hollow. In a compelling critique, David Rothkopf lays bare the shortcomings of the former president, asserting that his administration epitomizes a **"race to the bottom."** Both Trump and the Democrats face increasing scrutiny for their failures, raising critical questions about governance and public trust. Discover the insights of this thought-provoking article [here](<a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/yes-democrats-are-failing-in-this-moment-but-so-is-trump/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">thedailybeast.com/yes-democrat</span><span class="invisible">s-are-failing-in-this-moment-but-so-is-trump/</span></a>). <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/Politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Politics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Trump</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/Leadership" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leadership</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/PublicTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PublicTrust</span></a></p>
WYM Mod<p>Are Trump and Musk losing touch with reality? Paul Krugman warns that influential leaders may be dangerously detached. He critiques Trump’s bizarre claims about Canada and Musk’s false assertions about Social Security beneficiaries. This madness erodes public trust and accountability, posing risks to societal stability. Discover the full implications of their behavior in the article. Read more here: [Source](<a href="https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-mind-is-a-terrible-thing-to-lose" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-m</span><span class="invisible">ind-is-a-terrible-thing-to-lose</span></a>) <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/PaulKrugman" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PaulKrugman</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/Leadership" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leadership</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/PublicTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PublicTrust</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.vtip.me/tags/MentalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MentalHealth</span></a></p>
Impish4249<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.world/@Huntn00" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>Huntn00</span></a></span> </p><p>I had not thought of the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/conflictofinterest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>conflictofinterest</span></a> here but now that you mention it.</p><p>It is easier to see with <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Musk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Musk</span></a> who is slashing &amp; burning <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/government" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>government</span></a> agencies, including <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NASA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NASA</span></a>, while selling <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/spaceflight" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>spaceflight</span></a> services to the government. </p><p>In this case there is the element of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/publictrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>publictrust</span></a> that citizens should have in the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/fourthestate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fourthestate</span></a> in conflict with the desire to sell <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/IT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IT</span></a> services to the government.</p><p>Of course so many other news services are <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BendingTheKnee" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BendingTheKnee</span></a>, paying out in lawsuits, etc...</p>
ResearchBuzz: Firehose<p>Northeastern University: AI influencer marketing may pose risk to brand trust, new Northeastern research finds. “…a new study led by a Northeastern University researcher delivers a warning for brands looking to delve into using virtual influencers to help them sell their products. The research found that there is likely to be more reputational damage done to a brand’s trust if artificial […]</p><p><a href="https://rbfirehose.com/2025/02/26/northeastern-university-ai-influencer-marketing-may-pose-risk-to-brand-trust-new-northeastern-research-finds/" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rbfirehose.com/2025/02/26/northeastern-university-ai-influencer-marketing-may-pose-risk-to-brand-trust-new-northeastern-research-finds/</a></p>
ResearchBuzz: Firehose<p>University of South Australia: ‘Hey Siri, choose my medical expert.’ . “…while a restaurant tip or two is handy, how comfortable would you be if AI-algorithms were in charge of your medical expert or new hire? Now, a new study from the University of South Australia shows that most people are more likely to trust AI in situations where the stakes are low, such as music suggestions, but […]</p><p><a href="https://rbfirehose.com/2025/02/18/university-of-south-australia-hey-siri-choose-my-medical-expert/" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rbfirehose.com/2025/02/18/university-of-south-australia-hey-siri-choose-my-medical-expert/</a></p>
PsyPost<p>How social media twists retracted COVID-19 papers, fueling mistrust in science <a href="https://www.psypost.org/how-social-media-twists-retracted-covid-19-papers-fueling-mistrust-in-science/?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=mastodon" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">psypost.org/how-social-media-t</span><span class="invisible">wists-retracted-covid-19-papers-fueling-mistrust-in-science/?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/COVID19" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>COVID19</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Misinformation" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Misinformation</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/ScienceTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>ScienceTrust</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/ResearchIntegrity" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>ResearchIntegrity</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/PublicTrust" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>PublicTrust</span></a></p>