As disinformation and conspiracy theories proliferate online in algorithm-fueled chaos, artificial intelligence is making it even harder for us to tell fact from fiction, spelling trouble for our impending election. Source
Fake news and “The Death of Truth”
As disinformation and conspiracy theories proliferate online in algorithm-fueled chaos, artificial intelligence is making it even harder for us to tell fact from fiction. “Sunday Morning” senior contributor Ted Koppel examines the consequences of fake news on the election with Steven Brill, author of “The Death of Truth.” Source
Reality check: How divided is America, really?
If you listen to polls and pundits, you may assume that politics has polarized Americans. But while we tend to have an exaggerated idea of what other people believe, statistics show Americans actually agree on a whole lot. Source
Boeing reaches tentative deal to avoid strike by more than 30,000 machinists
Boeing said 33,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers would get pay raises of 25% over the four-year contract. Source
Has Hollywood abandoned the political movie?
As Americans have become more polarized, Hollywood appears to have shied away from telling overtly political stories. But some political messages fly under the radar. Source
The power of politics on screen
As Americans have become more polarized, has Hollywood shied away from telling overtly political stories? Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with actor Martin Sheen, who famously played a president on the long-running TV series “The West Wing”; with film professor Annette Insdorf and critic Michael Schulman, about Hollywood’s long tradition of political films; and former studio head Michael Lynton, on the thinking behind risk-averse film studios. Source
NFL DFS, Week 1: Optimal DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy football picks include Zamir White, Terry McLaurin
DFS millionaire Mike McClure shares his top NFL DFS picks for the Week 1 NFL schedule on Sunday Source
Bears vs. Titans odds, line, start time: 2024 NFL picks, Week 1 predictions from proven computer model
SportsLine’s model just revealed its NFL picks for the Tennessee Titans vs. Chicago Bears on Sunday as Caleb Williams makes his debut Source
Fantasy football 2024 rankings: Top-rated model’s NFL Week 1 QB, WR, RB, TE, defense picks
SportsLine simulated the NFL schedule 10,000 times and revealed optimal Week 1 Fantasy football rankings Source
Top NFL football knockout, survivor pool picks, advice, strategy for 2024 Week 1: Forget this home favorite
SportsLine’s advanced computer model just locked in its top Week 1 NFL survivor picks Source