whats real on the internet?
Finding information on the internet can be like a system defusing the good away from the bad just by looking at it, and then knowing how to look into it further. Or, in my opinion, just having the common sense to give the information another couple searches and a bit more reading.
When you’re young, learning how to determine fake news is done through article sources but now it feels how we get our information varies more than that with social media and TikTok and we need to know how to take information at face value until it can be proven without the use of clickbait or extenuated information. To me, social media is a starting place, but posts that hold misinformation don’t market themselves that way which causes confusion and almost like large scale gossip.
The reasons for false information for one is that its fun to look at, we like to watch crazy things happen that are outside the norm and are getting attention which makes them more likely to be made and show up on our feed. Secondly, I believe its this mongering of likes and attention from those companies or advertisers wanting money and naot caring about the morals of how people are getting this information and taking it at face value, and how that causes damage to the reputability of the internet.
What AI does for the internet
AI causes some hiccups as well in the internets reputation as it is so accessible and open that the information can be twisted and deceptive. If you know what you’re doing with AI it can be a helpful tool to find more information to learn off of, but it shouldn’t be what most people use it for as a bandaid for learning the actual information in order to fulfill an assignment or quota.
The latter is what leads to misinformation on the web, because sure the information from one place is easier but that is why fact checking and follow up research can diminish chances of that information being wrong and to then be able to put it in your own words because its been learned. This is mostly the case for students, an article on “Why AI should not be used in the classroom” supports this idea.
Conversation with Microsoft’s Copilot
Here is what lead to the title of this blog post:
You
Sent by you:
can you make an engaging title for a blog post on the topic of what is real on the internet?
Copilot
Sent by Copilot:
Certainly! Crafting an engaging title is crucial to draw readers in. Here are a few options for your blog post on discerning truth from fiction on the internet:
“Unmasking the Web: Navigating Reality in a Sea of Deception”
“Beyond Clickbait: How to Spot Real News in a World of Hoaxes”
“Truth or Dare: Decoding What’s Real in the Digital Age”
“Fact vs. Fiction: A Guide to Authenticity Online”
You
Sent by you:
I like them, but can you make one thats more funny?
Copilot
Sent by Copilot:
Certainly! Let’s add a touch of humor to your blog post title:
“Clickbait vs. Reality: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Cat Memes”
This title playfully contrasts the serious topic of discerning truth online with the delightful distraction of cat memes. After all, who can resist a good cat meme? 😸🔍🤷♂️
You
Sent by you:
no thats corny, can you make another title that capitalizes on the idea of fake news?
Copilot
Sent by Copilot:
Certainly! Let’s have some fun with a title that plays on the concept of fake news:
“Breaking News: World Leaders Caught in Intense Thumb War Championship!”
This whimsical title suggests a hilarious scenario where world leaders engage in an epic thumb war battle, turning a serious topic into a lighthearted moment. After all, who wouldn’t want to see politicians thumb-wrestling for supremacy? 😄🌐📰
You
Sent by you:
try something more serious and catchy
Copilot
Sent by Copilot:
Certainly! Let’s aim for a serious yet captivating title that draws readers in:
“Decoding the Digital Mirage: Navigating Truth and Deception Online”
This title suggests the challenge of distinguishing reality from illusion on the internet, inviting readers to explore the complexities of information authenticity. 🌐🔍✨
You
Sent by you:
ooh i like, can you change the adjectives
Copilot
Sent by Copilot:
Certainly! Let’s refine the title with different adjectives:
“Cracking the Digital Enigma: Navigating Truth and Illusion Online”
This revised title still captures the essence of discerning reality from deception on the internet, but with a touch of mystery and intrigue. 🌐🔍✨
You
Sent by you:
try again
Copilot
Sent by Copilot:
Certainly! Let’s refine the title once more:
“Cracking the Digital Riddle: Navigating Truth and Mirage Online”
This title maintains an air of mystery while emphasizing the challenge of discerning authenticity in the vast digital landscape. 🌐🔍✨
You
Sent by you:
perfect i love you
Copilot
Sent by Copilot:
Thank you! I’m here to assist whenever you need. If you have any more questions or need further help, feel free to ask. Have a great day! 😊🌟
The reason I ended up choosing the title is because it sounded the most strange and interesting to me, and I thought the world riddle was funny which then lead to the image of the troll. I think the title is pretty wordy and a mouthful to read – its not very memorable other than maybe those adjectives that stick out.
On the spectrum of truth, I definitely did not crack the digital riddle if there is one in my blog post so that is pretty deceiving and a use of clickbait. However I think navigating truth and mirage is pretty accurate and truthful though mirage isn’t a super common word that might be more confusing if anything, though I love that word so its another reason why I chose that title.
