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Trump’s ‘censorship and control’ campaign threatens press freedom, FCC commissioner says

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New ReviewThe $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance is fueling a fierce First Amendment fight and raising questions about the influence of the Trump administration. The FCC approved the deal by a 2-1 vote along party lines and came...
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TED Talks

How to build the 3D world of your dreams with just a text prompt | Kiran Bhat

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New ReviewWhat if AI could help you make the perfect video game — in seconds? In this cutting-edge demo, 3D AI innovator Kiran Bhat co-creates a never-before-seen Roblox world with the TED audience — transforming the crowd’s suggestions into a...
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TED Talks

How to spot fake AI photos | Hany Farid

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New ReviewHow do you know if that shocking photo in your feed is real, or just another AI fake? Digital forensics expert Hany Farid explains how he helps journalists, courts and governments find structural errors in AI-generated images, offering...
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TED Talks

Want to make change? Let young people tell their stories | Anshul Tewari

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New ReviewAs a teenager, social entrepreneur Anshul Tewari didn’t see young voices represented in the conversations that mattered. His solution? A simple blog that has since transformed into Youth Ki Awaaz (Voice of the Youth): India’s largest...
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SciShow

The Only Generation That Dreamed in Black and White

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Do you dream in color? For part of the 20th century, it was so rare, psychologists thought it meant something was wrong with you. For a generation, people dreamed in black and white, and TV might be to blame. Hosted by: Savannah Geary...
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TED Talks

Can big tech and privacy coexist? | Carole Cadwalladr and Chris Anderson

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If you can't respect the basic fundamental underlying principles with which we order society — which is 'Do not steal' — then what are you left with? asks investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr. Following her TED2025 talk, Cadwalladr...
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TED Talks

Star Wars changed visual effects — AI is doing it again | Rob Bredow

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Jedi master of visual effects Rob Bredow, known for his work at Industrial Light & Magic and Lucasfilm, takes us on a cinematic journey through the evolution of visual effects, with behind-the-scenes stories from the making of fan...
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TED Talks

The autism spectrum isn't what you think it is | Chloé Hayden

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Actress Chloé Hayden is best known for her role as Quinnie on the popular TV show "Heartbreak High" — one of the first-ever autistic characters to actually be played by an autistic person. Now, she's inviting us to imagine a world where...
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TED Talks

This is what the future of media looks like | Hamish McKenzie

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What if the polarizing mess of social media, clickbait headlines and addictive algorithms isn't a breakdown of media but a transition to something better? Substack cofounder Hamish McKenzie explores how independent creators are growing a...
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TED Talks

Is this the time of monsters — or miracles? | Angus Hervey

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Headlines warn of a world in collapse, but solutions journalist Angus Hervey finds the overlooked triumphs that never make the news — from the rollout of malaria vaccines to the recovery of sea turtles. With hard data and stories from...
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TED Talks

Is perfectionism just procrastination in disguise? | Jon Youshaei

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What separates struggling artists from successful ones? Looking to creative geniuses like Mozart, Edison and Monet, video creator Jon Youshaei explains why aiming to be prolific — despite flops and failures along the way — is the key to...
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TED Talks

The secret to telling a great story — in less than 60 seconds | Jenny Hoyos

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For social media creator and viral video hitmaker Jenny Hoyos, the key to telling a great story is to keep it brief. She breaks down her framework for telling stories in 60 seconds or less that can gain millions of views online — or...
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TED Talks

I’m a conservative — and I care about the climate, too | Danielle Butcher Franz

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Environmental challenges aren't for just one political party to deal with — everyone must work together to solve them, says conservation champion Danielle Butcher Franz. Drawing on her work with young conservatives mobilizing...
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TED Talks

Embrace your main character energy with Natasha Rothwell | On the Spot | Natasha Rothwell

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Actor and writer Natasha Rothwell takes the stage for “On the Spot,” TED’s rapid-fire Q&A format. Answering a stream of unexpected questions, she dishes on everything from creativity and representation in TV to love, the first “pinch me”...
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TED Talks

TED: What long COVID taught me about life (and data) | Giorgia Lupi

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Data isn't just about numbers or trends — it's about capturing the stories that shape our lives, says information designer Giorgia Lupi. Following a long COVID diagnosis, she tracked her symptoms meticulously over four years, the data...
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TED Talks

TED: Can you love your body — and still want to change it? | Gabriella Lascano

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Gabriella Lascano rose to prominence as a plus-size influencer, advocating for respect at any size with her natural blend of confidence and self-love. She shares how a friend's death led to a candid reassessment of her own health and...
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TED Talks

Media Polarization and the Erosion of Accountability in American Democracy

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President and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer highlights the increasing polarization of the American media landscape, noting how media outlets like MSNBC and Fox offer divergent narratives that contribute to social...
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TED Talks

TED: 3 ideas for communicating across the political divide | Isaac Saul

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How does language shape our politics? Journalist Isaac Saul explores how subtle word choices can inhibit productive dialogue about significant issues — and shows how small (but important) changes can help us all have better conversations...
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TED Talks

TED: How to disagree with respect — not hate | Spencer J. Cox

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Spencer J. Cox, Republican governor of the state of Utah in the United States, says that even in these deeply polarized times, it's still possible to disagree without hate or contempt. He shows how this idea sparked a viral campaign ad...
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TED Talks

TED: The good news you might have missed | Angus Hervey

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Whether or not you believe the world is doomed might depend on where you get your news, says journalist Angus Hervey. He delivers stories of progress that mainstream media organizations missed last year — from advances in clean energy to...
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TED Talks

TED: What if advertising was honest? | Sylvester Chauke

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After years of brand building, marketing veteran Sylvester Chauke realized that his industry had sold the world on overconsumption, with devastating consequences. He shares how marketers could instead promote sustainability with "honest...
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TED Talks

TED: How to live with economic doomsaying | Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak

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Economic crises can and do happen. But for every true crisis, there are many false alarms, says economist Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak. He explains how to live with the media's pervasive economic doomsaying, why we should stop treating...
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TED Talks

TED: Let curiosity lead | Yara Shahidi

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Don't second-guess what "distracts" you, says actor-producer Yara Shahidi; that's your curiosity coming through. The star of hit shows like "black-ish" and "grown-ish" tells how she learned to spot clues to her own future — and how you...
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TED Talks

TED: When AI can fake reality, who can you trust? | Sam Gregory

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We're fast approaching a world where widespread, hyper-realistic deepfakes lead us to dismiss reality, says technologist and human rights advocate Sam Gregory. What happens to democracy when we can't trust what we see? Learn three key...