Balancing tradition with truth in the tech era
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?? Lord & Taylor is bringing back its cursive logo, Gen Z be damned?
Sans serif, monochrome, minimal. Refresh after refresh, the last years have undoubtedly seen many heritage brands rejecting their ornamental visual past in favour of signalling a focus on the future. 2025 will see the return of the detail, with brands reconnecting with their heritage and using this opportunity to stand out in a sea of sans-serif same-ness. ?
Those who balance the nod to their successful heritage with relevance for the future dominated by small screens will differentiate meaningfully.
– Jonas Schmidt , Senior Business Designer at Designit
?? These bills would regulate high-risk artificial intelligence use in Virginia
As we continue to expand AI to enhance and streamline operations – often negating the value of human oversight – the prevalence of misinformation and disinformation in social and community engagement is likely to rise. For instance, a report from the Pew Research Center indicates that 64% of Americans believe misinformation has caused significant confusion about basic facts, particularly during major events like the COVID-19 pandemic. Without adequate regulations, auditing processes, and accountability measures, we risk exacerbating this issue, leading to increased distrust in technology and the information systems that govern our lives.?
A balanced consideration of these challenges highlights the need for a robust global regulatory framework that promotes accountability while allowing for innovation within a free market and democratic society. For example, countries like the European Union are working toward comprehensive regulations, such as the Digital Services Act, aiming to hold platforms accountable for the content they host. Embracing the potential benefits of AI – such as improved efficiency in healthcare delivery, enhanced data analysis, and personalised learning experiences – requires acknowledgment of the inherent risks involved.?
Moreover, implementing an outside-in harm accessibility framework (ie. Do No Harm (DNH)), in conjunction with responsible information distribution models, is crucial. Without this, society may find itself in a relentless race to the bottom, undermining the very advancements that technology promises. As we navigate these complexities, fostering a collaborative environment involving technologists, policymakers, and civil society will be essential to balancing innovation with the safeguarding of truth and trust as a priority in our digital age. ?
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– Myles W. , Director of Experience Design & Strategy at Designit
?? Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers?
Complicating things further around the solutions to counteract AI ‘negating the value of human oversight' and the prevalence of misinformation and disinformation in social and community engagement comes the announcement that Meta will drop its 3rd party fact checking program (at least for the US).
This could represent a major shift in online content moderation and a transition from centrally facilitated trust and safety mechanisms (by selected experts and designed frameworks) to letting the mass majority – users – decide (or the loudest and most active voices). We may see if complete crowd-sourced content moderation still works to bridge gaps across communities in this era of misinformation and segregated groups with a lack of active interest.
– Myriam Molitor, Service Designer at Designit
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