Research Professor of Communication Kate Crawford was quoted in an article discussing how humans are hardwired to trust machines over humans, a bias worsened by today's use of generative AI like ChatGPT.
Adjunct Lecturer Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article discussing how, at the California Democratic Party convention, Kamala Harris’s absence and minimal engagement raised doubts among party activists about her seriousness and viability as a 2026 gubernatorial candidate.
Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism and Director of Annenberg TV News Stacy Scholder was quoted in an article commenting on The Standard declining ICE’s request to blur agents’ faces after arrests, citing press freedom and the public’s right to know.
Professor of Communication and Global Communication Policy Fellow at the Center for Communication Leadership and Policy Nicholas J. Cull authored an article discussing the history of cultural diplomacy in the United States and its potential for fostering international goodwill.
Part-Time Lecturer of Communication Julianna Kirschner was quoted in an article about how President Trump's inflammatory social media attacks on Vladimir Putin have escalated tensions with Russia, drawing warnings that such rhetoric could dangerously blur the line between posturing and provocation.
Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Jeff Fellenzer was quoted in an article discussing how, despite strong fan support and high-quality play, the PWHL risks stalling without a U.S. TV deal to expand its visibility, attract new audiences and unlock the media revenue critical to sustainable growth.
Adjunct Lecturer Daniel Schnur was interviewed about the House's passage of President Trump's tax and spending bill.
Clinical Associate Professor of Communication and Associate Director of the Digital Social Media (MS) program Freddy Tran Nager was quoted in a story discussing how AI-generated, vaguely Italian memes like "Italian Brainrot" are taking over teen social media feeds, featuring surreal, text-to-speech characters like “Ballerina Cappuccina.”
Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was mentioned in an article about a new study from the Initiative which found that women comprise 11.6% of the directors of global films.
Clinical Associate Professor of Communication and Associate Director of the Digital Social Media (MS) program Freddy Tran Nager was quoted in a story about “Italian brain rot,” a trending TikTok meme that pairs AI-generated content with “cartoonish” Italian accents.
Associate Professor of Professional Practice of Communication and Co-Director of the Communication Management (MCG) Program Monica Koyama was quoted in a story discussing Director Joel Souza’s decision to complete the film "Rust" as a tribute to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was fatally shot on set in 2021.
Associate Professor of Communication and Director of the Global Media and Communication (MA) program David R. Craig was interviewed for a story discussing the social media landscape on YouTube’s 20th Anniversary.