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- 1Deepfakes distorting the Victorian election, researchers find▼Deepfakes are distorting this year’s Victorian election. We found out who’s most susceptible to them
Researchers writing in The Conversation say deepfake content is distorting this year's Victorian state election in Australia. Their analysis identifies which groups of voters are most susceptible to manipulated audio and video, warning that synthetic media could influence how people judge candidates and parties ahead of polling day.
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Norway's Storting opening day is drawing attention to the royal family. Crown Princess Mette-Marit will not take part in the opening of parliament after all, while King Harald attends under pressure. The day also carries historical weight, with references to King Haakon opening the Storting for the first time as king, and commentary that the king never walks alone.
- 3Business Schools Distorted By Push To 'Researcherize' Faculty▼The ‘Researcherization’ Of Faculty Is Distorting Business Schools
Business schools are increasingly prioritizing faculty research output over practical teaching and industry experience, a trend described as the 'researcherization' of faculty. Critics argue this shift distorts the mission of business education, favoring academic publication records over real-world business expertise. The debate raises questions about whether business schools are serving students and employers or chasing academic prestige through journal rankings and research metrics.
- 4China Accuses Taiwan of Distorting World War Two History▼Why Is China Accusing Taiwan of Distorting World War Two History?
China has accused Taiwan of distorting the history of the Second World War, part of an ongoing dispute over how the conflict and China's role in defeating Japan are remembered. Beijing frames Taiwan's version of events as an attempt to undermine its historical claims. The dispute feeds into broader tensions over cross-strait identity and sovereignty.