PsyPost: Narcissistic traits and celebrity worship are linked to excessive Instagram scrolling via emotional struggles and fear of missing out. “The researchers found a positive link between narcissistic traits, celebrity worship, and problematic Instagram use. In other words, individuals who scored higher in narcissism or celebrity obsession also reported unhealthier relationships with the […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/19/psypost-narcissistic-traits-and-celebrity-worship-are-linked-to-excessive-instagram-scrolling-via-emotional-struggles-and-fear-of-missing-out/

DELIAH: Database of female and non-cisgender comedians active in the 21st-century Anglophone world. “DELIAH is pleased to announce the launch of a research database documenting over 500 female and non-cisgender comedians active in the Anglophone world during the 21st century. Developed under Work Package 7, it is part of a broader research project that examines how these performers have […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/17/deliah-database-of-female-and-non-cisgender-comedians-active-in-the-21st-century-anglophone-world/

TechCrunch: YouTube expands AI deepfake detection to politicians, government officials, and journalists . “YouTube is expanding its likeness detection technology, which identifies AI-generated deepfakes, to a pilot group of government officials, political candidates, and journalists, the company announced Tuesday. Members of the pilot group will gain access to a tool that detects unauthorized […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/12/techcrunch-youtube-expands-ai-deepfake-detection-to-politicians-government-officials-and-journalists/

ABC Audio: Taylor Swift-related word added to Dictionary.com. “It’s not like it’s a new word, but Dictionary.com has made it official: The word ‘Swiftie’ was added to the website as part of its Fan Favorite Winter Word Drop 2026. ‘Swiftie’ is one of the 1,500 words that the website has just added, along with similar terms ‘Beyhive,’ ‘Janeite’ and ‘Trekkie.'”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/03/abc-audio-taylor-swift-related-word-added-to-dictionary-com/

Interfax-Ukraine: Center for Countering Disinformation: Videos, allegedly featuring famous Hollywood actors calling for pressure on Ukraine, AI-generated. “The Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) debunks provocative deepfake videos allegedly featuring famous Hollywood actors calling for pressure on Ukraine for ‘peace on Russia’s terms.’ A review reveals that the videos were generated by […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/01/center-for-countering-disinformation-videos-allegedly-featuring-famous-hollywood-actors-calling-for-pressure-on-ukraine-ai-generated-interfax-ukraine/