Media Highlights

MSNBC
Unpacking AI: “an exponential disruption” with Kate Crawford: podcast and transcript
April 19, 2023

MSNBC spoke with Research Professor Kate Crawford about the social and political implications of the rise of artificial intelligence. 

Fox News
Misinformation machines? AI chatbots can spew falsehoods, even accuse people of crimes they never committed
April 18, 2023

Fox News spoke with Research Professor Kate Crawford about possible ways AI chatbots can spread misinformation. 

NBC News
Fox could likely survive a nine-figure loss to Dominion, media analysts say
April 17, 2023

NBC News spoke with Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Gabriel Kahn about the effect of the Dominion Voting Systems’ lawsuit on Fox’s stock.  

Los Angeles Times
Schiff reports major cash advantage over Porter and Lee in Senate race
April 16, 2023

The Los Angeles Times spoke with adjunct instructor Dan Schnur about the senate race to replace Diane Feinstein.

NBC News
Tech company develops program to detect when students use A.I. for school assignments
April 16, 2023

NBC News featured Clinical Professor Karen North and one of her communications classes about the use of AI in plagiarism detection.

Zócalo Public Square
What environmental conseration looks like at America’s biggest port
April 12, 2023

Zócalo Public Square published an essay written by Professor Christina Dunbar-Hester about the industry and wildlife battle for share of the Southern California Coastline. 

The Hill
Will Gavin Newsom run for president? Experts say it’s not if, but when.
April 10, 2023

The Hill spoke with Adjunct Instructor Dan Schnur about the possibility of Gov. Gavin Newsom running for president.  

Washington Post
ChatGPT cooks up fake sexual harassment scandal and names real law professor as accused
April 5, 2023

The Washington Post spoke with Research Professor Kate Crawford about possible ways AI chatbots can misinterpret key facts.

The Atavist
Sins of the father
April 3, 2023

The Atavist published an article by Adjunct Instructor Eric Pape about a San Francisco murder-suicide case. 

Los Angeles Times
Column: Can Gavin Newsom kinda but not really run for president and still do his job as California governor?
April 2, 2023

The Los Angeles Times spoke with Adjunct Instructor Dan Schnur about the possibility of Gavin Newsom running for president.

New York Times
After a brief respite, the Trump show makes its return
April 1, 2023

The New York Times spoke with Research Professor and Director of the Norman Lear Center Martin Kaplan about former president Donald Trump’s historic indictment. 

The Wrap
How AI will change media and journalism
March 31, 2023

The Wrap quoted Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Gabriel Kahn about possible ways AI can impact society. 

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