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Another reason to dislike Facebook;

“This platform has become increasingly popular with seniors to find entertainment and companionship as younger users have departed for flashier apps like TikTok and Instagram. Recently, Facebook’s algorithm seems to be pushing wacky AI images on users’ feeds to sell products and amass followings, according to a preprint paper announced on March 18 from researchers at Stanford University and Georgetown University.

Take a look at the comment section of any of these AI-generated photos and you’ll find them filled with older users commenting that they’re “beautiful” or “amazing,” often adorning these posts with heart and prayer emojis. Why do older adults not only fall for these pages—but seem to enjoy them?”

https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-seniors-are-falling-for-ai-generated-pics-on-facebook

We can at least HOPE that the world's children have teachers who are patient enough to share -- and be allowed to share -- clear and fact-based historical knowledge.

#education #history #cartoon #teacher #students #classroom #lesson #facts #pay_attention #easily_fooled #social_commentary