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Xenia Fedorova’s book, Bannie, on display at the Fayard stand alongside other books published by this publishing house, owned by French billionaire and media mogul Vincent Bolloré, at the 2025 Paris Book Fair, held at the Grand Palais in Paris on April 12 2025. Xavier Galiana/AFP

Xenia Fedorova, or how Russian propaganda turns free thinking on itself

The Fedorova case is emblematic of a rhetorical method used by Russian propaganda: appealing to the targeted public’s critical thinking to convince them to disregard sources seen as “official” and “dominant.”
Approach all information with some initial skepticism. Guillermo Spelucin/Moment via Getty Images

ChatGPT and other generative AI could foster science denial and misunderstanding – here’s how you can be on alert

Generative AIs may make up information they serve you, meaning they may potentially spread science misinformation. Here’s how to check the accuracy of what you read in an AI-enhanced media landscape.
Kids figure out who’s trustworthy as they learn about the world. Sandro Di Carlo Darsa/PhotoAlto Agency RF Collections via Getty Images

Trust comes when you admit what you don’t know – lessons from child development research

People often try to seem confident and certain in their message so it will be trusted and acted upon. But when information is in flux, research suggests you should be open about what you don’t know.

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