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New BEACON AI Emergency Alert System Mentioned During U.S. Congressional Hearing

Thursday January 30, 2025

BEACON, a new artificial intelligence emergency alert system, was mentioned by U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL 14th District) in a U.S. House Energy and Commerce Communication Subcommittee …
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Randy Wright Comments on the Development of the New BEACON Emergency Alert System

Thursday January 30, 2025

Randy Wright, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Division of Media Properties executive director, was featured in “New Emergency Alert System Uses AI and Radio …
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Can AI Speak Our Language: Exploring Human-Machine Communication

Thursday January 30, 2025

As AI continues to play an increasing role in both personal and professional spheres, the need to understand not just the outputs of these technologies, but also the processes behind them, becomes ever more critical. New research merges two growing fields — explainable AI (XAI) and human-machine communication (HMC) — to address how we can begin to bridge the divide between AI’s decision-making processes and human comprehension.

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Janet Coats Comments on Fighting Artificial Intelligence Deepfakes

Thursday December 5, 2024

Janet Coats, managing director of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology, is featured in “Fighting AI Deepfakes,” published …
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From Gator to AI Tech Innovator: Maddie Kidd’s Journey from UF to IBM

Tuesday December 3, 2024

This is the third in a series of profiles of CJC alumni who are working with artificial intelligence. By Allison Jimenez, UFCJC graduate student In a world where generative artificial intelligence is …
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Huan Chen and Yang Feng Review Special Issue on AI and Social Media Advertising

Tuesday November 26, 2024

Huan Chen, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising associate professor and chair, and Yang Feng, UFCJC Advertising associate professor in artificial …
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Andrew Selepak Comments on AI Influence on 2024 Election Results

Monday November 25, 2024

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate instructional professor, was quoted in “Did AI Influence the …
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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 …
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People Hate Stories They Think Were Written by AI. Even if People Wrote Them

Friday October 25, 2024

Stories written by the latest version of ChatGPT were nearly as good as those written by human authors, according to new research on AI’s narrative skills. But when people were told a story was written by AI — whether the true author was an algorithm or a person — they rated the story poorly, a sign that people distrust and dislike AI-generated art.

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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, even if their motives are partly driven by profit.

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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

Deputy Director of Newsroom AI and Automation Ryan Serpico is part of Hearst's DevHub – a centralized team that helps five Hearst newsrooms (and supports others) create their own data-driven reports, interactives, templating systems and more.

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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 …