OpenAI exposes secret propaganda campaigns tied to multiple countries (neowin.net)

One of the China-linked groups, which OpenAI called "Sneer Review," used ChatGPT to churn out short comments for sites like TikTok, X, and Facebook. The topics varied, from U.S. politics to criticism of a Taiwanese game, where players work against the Chinese Communist Party. This operation even generated posts and then replied to its own posts to fake real discussions.

Skepticism and the ability to critically process information, particularly information received on social media, are fundamental skills that need to be taught, practiced, and maintained. This is true for people of all ages.

A $2.8 billion settlement will change college sports forever. Here’s how (apnews.com)

The defendant conferences (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC and Pac-12) are creating an enforcement arm that is essentially taking over for the NCAA, which used to police recruiting violations and the like. Among this new entity’s biggest functions is to analyze third-party deals worth $600 or more to make sure they are paying players an appropriate “market value” for the services being provided. The so-called College Sports Commission promises to be quicker and more efficient than the NCAA.

The NCAA is on the path to becoming just a tournament organizer and producer. Perhaps it’s already there.