Have you ever wished for a friend who could answer your questions right away? Google’s Talk to Books enables users to get direct answers after submitting a query. When using the app, you’re prompted to say something, and the AI will send a response in a few seconds. An example of a question could be “What is exciting about space engineering?”. Talk to Books allows you to explore new ideas and discover interesting passages, as well as learn about the books. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
