ZDNET: “Gathering and managing research for any type of project can be a daunting task as you have to try to organize the different kinds of information you collect. One tool that aims to ease the process is Google’s NotebookLM. Using AI, NotebookLM will collate the various sources of information you add, summarize the key details, and even answer any questions you ask about the research you’ve gathered. Available to anyone through Google’s experimental Labs service, NotebookLM acts as part note taker, part collaborator, part data collector, and part librarian. The tool works by prompting you to create a virtual notebook designed to hold all the text, documents, and other research that you compose or collect. The goal is to provide easy access to all of the information you need as you write your paper, conduct your research, or develop your project. For now, NotebookLM is available only in the US for people 18 and over. Here’s how it works…”
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Daily Archives: January 9, 2024
Jan. 6 was an example of networked incitement
Via LLRX – Jan. 6 was an example of networked incitement. The shocking events of Jan. 6, 2021, signaled a major break from the nonviolent rallies that categorized most major protests over the past few decades. What set Jan. 6 apart was the president of the United States using his cellphone to direct an attack… Continue Reading
Generative AI and Finding the Law
Callister, Paul D., Generative AI and Finding the Law (December 8, 2023). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4608268 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4608268 – “Legal information science requires, among other things, principles and theories. The article states five principles or considerations that any discussion of generative AI large language models and their role in finding the law must include. The… Continue Reading
How to Make the Most of Your At-Home Covid Test
The New York Times [read free h/t Pete Weiss]: “While Covid has become a regular part of respiratory virus season, community testing centers and drive-through sites where you could determine whether it’s the source of your sniffles have all but vanished. At-home tests are still a valuable tool to protect yourself and others from the… Continue Reading
Who Are Middle Americans Today?
H&R Block: “Twenty million tax returns tell us they’re not who they used to be. Middle America—households with income between $45,000 and $145,000—describes most of us. This year’s Outlook on American Life report provides eye-opening insights on some of the less visible forces shaping the economy. It tells the story of two Middles, Millennials and… Continue Reading
Using the Wayback Machine and Google Analytics to Uncover Disinformation Networks
Bellingcat: “Google Analytics is a popular service for tracking and analysing traffic to a website. Through a short code placed in the source of a website, a user can monitor the performance of all their online properties. These tracking codes can also clearly indicate when multiple websites are run by a single user or entity… Continue Reading
Does It Matter Which Internet Speed Test You Use?
How to Geek: ” Different speed test services give different results due to variables like the servers used and their distance from your location. Internet speed tests are useful for verifying if you’re getting the performance you pay for and finding out if your network hardware is causing bottlenecks. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter which speed… Continue Reading
Confirm the authenticity of digital content across FOX media outlets
Via Fox Corp. – “Conveniently search, verify, and share your findings. Please note that the VERIFY TOOL currently supports verification of content from limited publications. Verifying Image Files: Upload the image file you want to verify. The supported file formats are .jpeg, .png, .avif, and .webp. The VERIFY TOOL will search our database for a… Continue Reading
Asking people to “do the research” on fake news stories makes them seem more believable, not less
Nieman Lab: “A new study asked thousands to evaluate the accuracy of news articles — both real and fake — by doing some research online. But for many, heading to Google led them farther from the truth, not closer… Media literacy proponents often advocate doing your own research — emphasis on the search, since Google… Continue Reading
Most States Have Tax Codes That Are Rigged To Benefit The Wealthy: Report
Huffington Post: “In many states, the tax code directly widens income inequality — and it’s a deliberate policy choice driven by low or nonexistent income taxes. A sweeping new analysis of taxes across the country reveals that in four out of every five states, the top 1% are paying a lower tax rate than their… Continue Reading
