America Faces the Worst Flu Season in 15 Years

America Faces the Worst Flu Season in 15 Years

By Sunita Sohrabji, Ethnic Media Services Vaccine skepticism, public policy changes, misinformation, and a fear of deportation has created the perfect storm for a severe flu season, say experts. Vaccine skepticism, along with a more virulent strain of the influenza virus, is contributing to an extremely difficult season for the common flu. The Centers for […]

After False ICE Raid Reports, New York Sikhs Mobilize Against Misinformation

After False ICE Raid Reports, New York Sikhs Mobilize Against Misinformation

By Amir Khafagy, Documented | Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / shutterstock.com  False claims of immigration raids sent Richmond Hill’s Sikh community into panic, but its leaders quickly shut the rumors down. “US agents’ visit to gurdwaras sparks concern among Sikh[s],” reported several Indian news outlets like the Hindustan Times and the Economic Times on Jan. 27. They published reports […]

How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Threatening Elections

How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Threatening Elections

Editorial credit: Ascannio / Shutterstock.com By Linda Nwoke  The media industry is undergoing significant transformation due to the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is reshaping both production and consumption dynamics. AI technologies, such as OpenAI’s GPT-3, are revolutionizing content creation by automating article writing and report generation and assisting in scriptwriting for movies and […]