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Chris Chu Co-Authors Article on AI-Generated vs. Human-Written Stories

Friday October 25, 2024

Haoran “Chris” Chu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations assistant professor, is the co-author of “Your Next Favorite Story Won’t Be Written …

Research Funding Opportunities: October 25, 2024

Friday October 25, 2024

International First Opportunity Sponsor: Olympic Studies Centre Funding Opportunity Title: Advanced Olympic Research Grant Programme and PhD Students and Early Career Academics Research Grant …
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People Hate Stories They Think Were Written by AI. Even if People Wrote Them

Friday October 25, 2024

This story originally appeared on news.ufl.edu on Oct. 22, 2024. By Eric Hamilton Stories written by the latest version of ChatGPT were nearly as good as those written by human authors, according to …
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Look Who’s Talking: Celebrity Causes vs. AI-Powered Advocacy

Wednesday September 25, 2024

Is a celebrity’s endorsement truly helpful for a given cause? It depends on how authentic they seem. Despite the rise of AI-powered influencers, people still tend to trust their fellow humans, …
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Study: Understanding the Potential Uses of AI Can Help Shape the Future of Public Relations

Tuesday September 17, 2024

A new study has found that a timely and nuanced understanding of artificial intelligence’s (AI) potential to drive innovation and enhance strategies can help shape the future of public relations. …
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Study: Human-Machine Communication and Explainable Artificial Intelligence Can Help Influence Humans’ AI Perceptions and Attitudes

Tuesday August 27, 2024

A new study has found that human-machine communication and explainable artificial intelligence can help influence humans’ perceptions and attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI). The findings …
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Sri Kalyanaraman to join MSU as Senior Associate Director of Research in August

Monday July 1, 2024

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism Professor and Director of the Media Effects and Technology Lab (METL)  Sri Kalyanaraman will be leaving the College …
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Journal of Public Interest Communications Latest Issue Focuses on Enhancing Community Through Innovations in Technology and Storytelling

Tuesday June 25, 2024

As public interest communicators navigate the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of social media, technology and artificial intelligence, the insights in the latest issue of the Journal of Public …
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Study: Facial Recognition Technology in Human-Robot Interaction Enhances Users’ Robot Acceptance

Thursday June 20, 2024

A new study suggests that the transparency of facial recognition technology in human–robot interaction increases users’ social presence, reduces privacy concerns and enhances users’ acceptance …
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CJC Alumnus Uses AI to Make Jobs Easier for Hearst Journalists

Monday April 8, 2024

By Lenore Devore, B.S. Journalism, 1984 This is the first in a series of profiles of CJC alumni who are working with artificial intelligence. University of Florida College of Journalism and …
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How UF is Combating AI Misinformation in Elections

Monday February 12, 2024

As the 2024 election season ramps up, voters are looking for reliable information about candidates to help them decide who to support on election day. Unfortunately, that reliability is threatened by …
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Seungahn Nah Serves as Co-Editor of International Journal of Communication Special Section on Rethinking AI

Tuesday February 6, 2024

Seungahn Nah, Dianne Snedaker Chair in Media Trust and research director for the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications …
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Study: Frequent Consumption of AI-Related News Can Lead to Increased AI Literacy and Support of AI Policies and Regulation

Tuesday January 2, 2024

A new study has found that frequent consumption of artificial intelligence (AI)-related news amplifies political discussion about AI and leads to increased AI literacy and support of AI policies and …
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Jasmine McNealy Authors AI Book Chapter and an Essay on Fact-Checking of Celebrity Gossip

Tuesday November 21, 2023

Jasmine McNealy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor, is author of “Design + Power:  Policy for Ecology …
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Jasmine McNealy Authors Opinion Piece on the Need for a Rural AI Agenda

Wednesday October 25, 2023

Jasmine McNealy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate professor is author of the opinion piece “We Need an Agenda …
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Frank Waddell Receives KTA Research Grant to Investigate Audience Expectations for AI-Generated News

Thursday October 19, 2023

Frank Waddell, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism associate professor, will receive a $1,000 research grant from the college honor society Kappa Tau Alpha to …
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FOIA, First Amendment and AI Experts Will Serve as Panelists at National Conferences

Tuesday October 3, 2023

David Cuillier, director of the  Brechner Freedom of Information Project, and Janet Coats, managing director of UF’s Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology, will participate on panels for the …
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Study: AI and Crowdsourcing Labels Can Minimize Biases in the Fact-Checking Process

Monday September 18, 2023

A new study has found that artificial intelligence (AI) and crowdsourcing labels can minimize biased perspectives in fact-checking processes. The findings by Won-Ki Moon, University of Florida …
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Sylvia Chan-Olmsted Receives NSF Grant for Information Integrity Research

Friday September 8, 2023

Sylvia Chan-Olmsted, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology professor and director of consumer media research, and UF …
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Undergraduate Research Opportunities!

Wednesday August 23, 2023

The CDC on Instagram: Tracking Posts about COVID-19 Undergraduate students are needed to assist with a research project about Instagram and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This …
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Study: Social Robots Can Be Used as Role Models to Promote Individual’s Pro-Social Behavior

Monday August 14, 2023

A new study has revealed optimistic prospects for using robots’ behavioral outcomes and social positions to promote pro-social behavior. The findings by Kun Xu, University of Florida College of …
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Study: Positive Benefits of Robot Health Advisors Can Lead People to Adopt the Service

Friday August 4, 2023

A new study has found that robot health advisors can have positive benefits leading to strong intentions to adopt the service. The findings by Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and …
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User Perceptions and Trust of Fake News Detection Technology

Monday March 6, 2023

The term “fake news” and its connotations took hold of the country during Donald Trump’s presidency. Still, the proliferation of unchecked journalism and false reporting has led to adopting AI …
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Article Co-Authored by Kun Xu Receives 2022 Amsterdam School of Communication Research Denis McQuail Award

Thursday February 2, 2023

An article by Kun Xu, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology assistant professor in emerging media, and co-author Matthew Lombard …