What is Real on the Internet?

Why is there false information on the web?

One contributing factor of misinformation on the web is human nature. It is considered a social condition that needs to be constantly monitored. Also, as humans, we tend to seek out information that aligns with our views. If it aligns we believe it, whether it is true or not. For more information and valuable points about the future of truth on the web, click here.

AI and Misinformation on the Web:

Some ways that AI generates misinformation on the web is through advertising. Scammers can use AI to generate false content and ads to trick people. The ads have the ability to reach millions of people quickly, before being reported (if they even get reported in the first place). More information on this topic can be read here.

AI Generated Story:

You

Sent by you:

Can you write fake story about gummy bears?

Copilot

Sent by Copilot:

Sure, here’s a fun and imaginative story about gummy bears!


The Great Gummy Bear Adventure

Once upon a time, in a magical candy kingdom, there lived a group of gummy bears. These weren’t just any gummy bears; they were the bravest and most adventurous gummy bears in all the land. Their names were Berry, Lemon, Apple, and Cherry.

One sunny day, the gummy bears decided to embark on a grand adventure to find the legendary Candy Mountain, a place said to be made entirely of the finest sweets and guarded by the wise old Candy Dragon. The journey was long and filled with challenges, but the gummy bears were determined.

As they traveled through the Licorice Forest, they encountered the mischievous Sour Worms. The Sour Worms tried to trick them into taking the wrong path, but Berry, with his sharp wit, saw through their plan. They continued on their way, crossing the Chocolate River on a bridge made of marshmallows.

When they reached the Peppermint Plains, they met the friendly Cotton Candy Clouds who gave them a ride to the base of Candy Mountain. The climb was steep and treacherous, but Lemon’s courage and Apple’s strength helped them reach the top.

At the peak, they found the Candy Dragon, who was not fierce at all but rather kind and wise. The dragon shared the secret of Candy Mountain: it was a place where only those with pure hearts and true friendship could enter. The gummy bears had proven themselves worthy.

The Candy Dragon granted them a wish, and they wished for endless adventures and happiness for all the gummy bears in the kingdom. From that day on, the gummy bears became legends, known for their bravery and the magical journey to Candy Mountain.

And so, the gummy bears lived happily ever after, always ready for their next great adventure.


I hope you enjoyed the story! What kind of adventures do you think the gummy bears should go on next?

You

Sent by you:

Maybe they could explore the Licorice Forest further.

Copilot

Sent by Copilot:

That sounds like a fantastic idea! Let’s dive into their next adventure.


The Gummy Bears and the Secrets of Licorice Forest

After their triumphant journey to Candy Mountain, the gummy bears—Berry, Lemon, Apple, and Cherry—decided to explore the mysterious depths of the Licorice Forest. They had heard rumors of hidden treasures and ancient secrets buried within its twisted, black vines.

As they ventured deeper into the forest, the air grew thick with the sweet scent of licorice. The trees seemed to whisper ancient tales, and the ground beneath their feet was soft and springy. Suddenly, they stumbled upon a hidden path that led to a clearing bathed in a soft, golden light.

In the center of the clearing stood an enormous Licorice Tree, its branches heavy with shimmering, golden licorice strands. At the base of the tree, they found an old, weathered map. The map revealed the locations of three magical artifacts hidden within the forest: the Licorice Crown, the Licorice Wand, and the Licorice Shield.

Determined to find these artifacts, the gummy bears set off on their quest. Their first stop was the Licorice Cavern, a dark and winding cave filled with sparkling licorice crystals. With Cherry’s keen eyes, they navigated the labyrinth and found the Licorice Crown, which granted them the power to understand the language of the forest creatures.

Next, they journeyed to the Licorice Falls, a majestic waterfall of flowing licorice. Using the map, they discovered a hidden cave behind the falls where the Licorice Wand was kept. The wand had the power to create and control licorice, which would prove invaluable on their journey.

Finally, they made their way to the Licorice Maze, a sprawling labyrinth of licorice hedges. With the help of the forest creatures and their new abilities, they found the Licorice Shield, which could protect them from any danger.

With all three artifacts in hand, the gummy bears returned to the Licorice Tree. As they placed the artifacts at the base of the tree, a hidden door opened, revealing a secret chamber filled with ancient knowledge and treasures beyond their wildest dreams.

The gummy bears had once again proven their bravery and teamwork. They returned to their kingdom with the treasures and knowledge they had gained, ready for whatever adventures lay ahead.


What do you think the gummy bears should do with their newfound treasures and knowledge?

You

Sent by you:

Can you make this fictional story about gummy bears scary?

Copilot

Sent by Copilot:

Absolutely! Here’s a spooky twist on the gummy bears’ adventure:


The Gummy Bears and the Haunted Licorice Forest

After their triumphant journey to Candy Mountain, the gummy bears—Berry, Lemon, Apple, and Cherry—decided to explore the mysterious depths of the Licorice Forest. They had heard whispers of hidden treasures and ancient secrets buried within its twisted, black vines, but they were unaware of the dark forces that lurked within.

As they ventured deeper into the forest, the air grew cold and the sweet scent of licorice turned bitter. The trees seemed to groan and creak, their branches reaching out like skeletal hands. The ground beneath their feet was no longer soft and springy but hard and unyielding. Suddenly, they stumbled upon a hidden path that led to a clearing bathed in an eerie, pale light.

In the center of the clearing stood an enormous Licorice Tree, its branches heavy with dark, twisted licorice strands. At the base of the tree, they found an old, weathered map. The map revealed the locations of three cursed artifacts hidden within the forest: the Licorice Crown, the Licorice Wand, and the Licorice Shield.

Determined to find these artifacts, the gummy bears set off on their quest. Their first stop was the Licorice Cavern, a dark and winding cave filled with jagged licorice crystals. With Cherry’s keen eyes, they navigated the labyrinth and found the Licorice Crown, which granted them the power to understand the language of the forest creatures. But the creatures spoke only of doom and despair.

Next, they journeyed to the Licorice Falls, a sinister waterfall of flowing black licorice. Using the map, they discovered a hidden cave behind the falls where the Licorice Wand was kept. The wand had the power to create and control licorice, but it also seemed to have a mind of its own, twisting and writhing in their hands.

Finally, they made their way to the Licorice Maze, a sprawling labyrinth of licorice hedges that seemed to shift and change as they walked. With the help of the forest creatures and their new abilities, they found the Licorice Shield, which could protect them from any danger. But the shield was heavy and cold, and it seemed to drain their strength.

With all three artifacts in hand, the gummy bears returned to the Licorice Tree. As they placed the artifacts at the base of the tree, a hidden door opened, revealing a secret chamber filled with ancient knowledge and treasures. But the treasures were cursed, and the knowledge spoke of a dark power that sought to consume the world.

The gummy bears had once again proven their bravery and teamwork, but they had also unleashed a terrible force. They returned to their kingdom with the treasures and knowledge they had gained, but they knew that their adventure was far from over. The dark power was growing, and it would stop at nothing to claim the world for itself.


I hope you enjoyed this spooky version of the story! What do you think the gummy bears should do next to combat the dark power?

Accessibly Example

Who is the Internet For?

Why Accessibility?

Why?

Accessibility is important because it allows everyone to be included. It also keeps one from be sued for excluding others. According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD), accessibility is considered a human right. Not to mention, accessibility is beneficial to society, as it allows everyone to be treated as a whole.

How?

The most known accessibility concept is the ‘Curb-Cut Effect’. The curb-cut effect is when a person who is not disabled uses an accessibility feature to their advantage. For example, a person might not know English as their first language, and has a hard time understanding a movie. He or she will use the closed-caption feature so that they can better understand the lines in the movie. More information on the curb-cut effect can be found here: Wikipedia.

Why Openness?

Why?

The openness of the internet allows it to be accessed anytime or anywhere. Whether you are accessing the web by tablet, cellphone, or laptop, it is open and available to any and everyone.

How?

Whether you choose to use Youtube, Google, Wikipedia or Firefox, one will find infinite information in the ‘openness’ of the web. However, some searches might bring up information that has extra requirements to access. More information on the openness of the internet can be found on the Internet Society.

Danaja

Danaja is a Junior at the University of Mary Washington. She is currently studying International Affairs and Asian Studies. In her spare time, Danaja likes to knit, study Japanese, bake and listen to music. Danaja is originally from South Carolina, but spent most of her life in Woodbridge, VA. She has two older siblings. Danaja hopes to study in Japan in the near future.

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