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—360 Security CEO Zhou Hongyi tells a cybersecurity conference in Beijing why Chinese AI firms need to match the capabilities of their rivals in the US, The Wall Street Journal reports. Why Generation Z falls for online misinformation Research shows that young people are more likely to believe and pass on misinformation if they feel a sense of common identity with the person who shared it in the first place. Offline, teenagers are likely to draw on the context that their communities provide. Social media, however, promotes credibility based on identity rather than community. And when trust is built on identity, authority shifts to influencers.

As young people participate in more political discussions online, those who have successfully cultivated identity-based credibility could become de facto community leaders, attracting like-minded people and steering the conversation. While that has the potential to empower marginalized groups, it also exacerbates the threat of misinformation. Find out what we can all learn about how young people evaluate truth online. A place for comfort, fun, and distraction to brighten up your day. (Got any ideas?

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