Truth, Lies, and Technology
Truth, Lies, and Technology
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Annotation: With the accelerating rise of online communication, there has also been an unprecedented spread of falsehoods. Readers coming of age in this world of information spreading at speeds faster than ever before may wonder about how technology can spread pervasive lies--and how they can play a part in making it more truthful. This enlightening title aims to guide readers in exploring how technology such as deepfakes and social media algorithms can convincingly distort the truth. They will not only learn to recognize Internet fabrications but also how to stop their spread.
 
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Catalog Number: #325440
Format: Library Binding
Common Core/STEAM: STEAM STEAM
Copyright Date: 2023
Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 08/15/22
Pages: 160 pages
ISBN: 1-684-16952-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-684-16952-8
Dewey: 070
Dimensions: 24 cm.
Language: English
Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographic references (pages 157-158) and index.
Reading Level: 10.0
Interest Level: 9-12
Guided Reading Level: Z

With the accelerating rise of online communication, there has also been an unprecedented spread of falsehoods. Readers coming of age in this world of information spreading at speeds faster than ever before may wonder about how technology can spread pervasive lies--and how they can play a part in making it more truthful. This enlightening title aims to guide readers in exploring how technology such as deepfakes and social media algorithms can convincingly distort the truth. They will not only learn to recognize Internet fabrications but also how to stop their spread.


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