{"id":2320438,"date":"2024-08-07T10:21:54","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T14:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/get-out-of-news-bubbles-to-combat-bias-says-group-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-07T10:25:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T14:25:27","slug":"get-out-of-news-bubbles-to-combat-bias-says-group-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/get-out-of-news-bubbles-to-combat-bias-says-group-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Get out of \u2018news bubbles\u2019 to combat bias, says group &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fget-out-of-news-bubbles-to-combat-bias-says-group-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2320438&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses\u2064 a call to move beyond &#8220;news bubbles&#8221;\u200d to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-is-actually-behind-the-move-to-remove-trump-from-2024-ballot\/\" title=\"Who is really pushing to remove Trump from the 2024 ballot?\">address media bias<\/a>, as\u200b highlighted by Laura Grace, the\u200b director of programs for Common Ground USA. In the wake of a \u2062politically charged\u2064 incident \u2064involving former\u2064 President Donald Trump, Grace emphasizes the\u200c importance of media literacy and engaging in thoughtful discussions about differing viewpoints. She notes that real-life interactions with individuals holding opposing views are crucial for effective understanding \u2064and that even small efforts to engage \u2062can significantly impact \u200cone\u2019s\u2063 perspective. \u200bDespite \u2064the discomfort\u200b that such dialogues \u200dmay cause, she argues that they are \u2064essential for fostering a healthier political discourse.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Get out of &lsquo;news bubbles&rsquo; to combat bias, says group<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1724638\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump left many in the political sphere pointing fingers and shifting blame.<\/p>\n<p>And, despite a universal call to turn down the heated rhetoric, sorting through misinformation and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/6-athletes-who-decided-to-get-political-and-failed-miserably\/\" title=\"6 Athletes Who Decided To Get Political\u2026 And Failed Miserably\">political vitriol<\/a> has become no less simple in the weeks since, said Laura Grace, director of programs for Common Ground USA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a recent interview with The Center Square, Grace elaborated on the organization&rsquo;s mission to educate voters about media literacy and how to discuss opposing ideas thoughtfully.<\/p>\n<p>She said studies show that real-life engagement with friends, family, coworkers, and community members has the greatest impact. Even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/its-national-adoption-month-and-with-114000-kids-waiting-for-adoption-heres-how-we-can-solve-it\/\" title=\"It\u2019s National Adoption Month \u2014 And With 114,000 Kids Waiting For Adoption, Here\u2019s How We Can Solve It\">taking small steps<\/a> to engage someone with different views can be uncomfortable, but it&rsquo;s the most effective way and worth the effort, Grace added.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think there&rsquo;s a lot that anyone can do to flex their muscles and be a better consumer of information &ndash; part of that is getting out of our own news bubbles,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<p>Grace encouraged voters to follow the same story across different media outlets to better spot biased narratives. Reliably identifying artificially generated content on social media and ignoring it rather than sharing it also makes a difference.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/media-finally-admit-biden-poses-grave-danger-to-country\/\" title=\"Media Finally Admit Biden Poses Grave Danger To Country\">problem isn&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t lost on elected officials, either; artificially generated impersonations of political candidates&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/pennsylvania\/article_f191579e-1df0-11ef-8441-1357ec936aea.html\">may soon violate state law<\/a><\/strong>. Bills pending in both chambers of the Legislature would leave campaigns liable in civil court for unauthorized media content that negatively influences an election.<\/p>\n<p>The issue has drawn attention across the country as federal regulators weigh new limits for generative AI technology.<\/p>\n<p>For now, 14 states have enacted resolutions and pursued new laws targeting deep fakes. One such state, New Hampshire, made headlines before its Jan. 23 primary election after a robocall featuring the voice of President Joe Biden told residents to stay home and save their votes for the November general election.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1724638\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1724638\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step outside of &#8216;news bubbles&#8217; to address bias, advises organization (The Center Square) \u2013 The recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has led to widespread blame-shifting within the political community. Although there is a collective appeal to reduce inflammatory language, navigating through misinformation and political hostility remains challenging, according to Laura Grace, director of programs for Common Ground USA. In a recent discussion with The Center Square, Grace detailed the organization&#8217;s goal of promoting media literacy among voters and fostering thoughtful discussions about differing viewpoints. She noted that research indicates that engaging in real-life conversations with friends, family, coworkers, and community members is most impactful. While initiating dialogue with those who hold opposing views can be uncomfortable, it is ultimately the most effective approach and worth pursuing. &#8220;There\u2019s plenty anyone can do to improve their information consumption skills\u2014part of this involves stepping out of our own news bubbles,&#8221; she stated. Grace urged voters to follow the same story across various media sources in order to better recognize biased narratives. Additionally, being able to identify misleading content generated by artificial means on social media and choosing not to share it can also make a significant difference. Elected officials are aware of this issue as well; soon-to-be-enacted state laws may hold campaigns accountable in civil court for unauthorized media content that adversely affects elections due to impersonations created by AI technology. This concern has gained national attention as federal regulators consider new restrictions on generative AI tools. Currently, 14 states have passed resolutions or are working on legislation aimed at deep fakes; New Hampshire recently made headlines before its January 23 primary when a robocall featuring President Joe Biden&#8217;s voice instructed residents to stay home and save their votes for the general election in November<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2320439,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Donald-Trump-campaign_4477.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[5050,4188,4133],"class_list":["post-2320438","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-bias","tag-media","tag-news"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Donald-Trump-campaign_4477.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2320438","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2320438"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2320438\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2320439"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2320438"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2320438"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2320438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}