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Social Media, Deepfakes, Lies and the Perception of Truth: Why We Believe Deepfakes

Social Media, Deepfakes, Lies and the Perception of Truth: Why We Believe Deepfakes

by Alex Patton | Mar 14, 2025 | Media

Deepfakes are more than Donald Trump’s foot fetish for Elon or Joe Biden playing video games with a hall of Presidents;  they are way more than just some Internet novelty act.  These AI-generated videos (the subject of this week’s study, mimic people, making...
Using AI to Simulate Congress – It’s a Whole New World

Using AI to Simulate Congress – It’s a Whole New World

by Alex Patton | Mar 7, 2025 | Research

A recent discussion about AI and virtual agents led to an intriguing question: Could they be trained to predict public opinion? There are companies attempting to train agents by census data, voter files, and other assorted data then spinning them up and polling the...
Is the Use of AI by Knowledge Workers Reducing Critical Thinking?

Is the Use of AI by Knowledge Workers Reducing Critical Thinking?

by Alex Patton | Feb 21, 2025 | Corporate Communications

Introduction Generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are transforming how we work, how we study, how we prepare for meetings, but what does this mean for our critical thinking skills? This study explores how generative AI tools influence...
Fake News and the Sleeper Effect: Why Misinformation Lingers in Memory

Fake News and the Sleeper Effect: Why Misinformation Lingers in Memory

by Alex Patton | Feb 14, 2025 | Ozean Media

Ever shared a post only to realize later it was fake news? You’re not alone, and psychology explains why. The “sleeper effect,” a phenomenon where a message’s influence grows over time as its source fades from memory, has gained new relevance in the age of social...
Preparing the Political Environment Before Introducing A Policy Change

Preparing the Political Environment Before Introducing A Policy Change

by Alex Patton | Jan 24, 2025 | Public Affairs Consulting

When I was a young, student leader at the University of Florida, I had an eye-opening experience during a meeting with a Congressperson in D.C. I had meticulously prepared my case for a legislative change affecting students and felt confident as the discussion...
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