The Rise of AI in Media Analysis...

You may have felt overwhelmed by the amount of news 10 years ago. Now? With the 24/7 news cycle, rise of social media and the internet flooded with content, it’s harder than ever to know what’s accurate. How are you supposed to detect biases and misinformation? One solution is to check the media bias ratings of news sources. This is where artificial intelligence can help. AI tools are partly behind the overload of content online, but other AI applications are emerging to bring unprecedented transparency to news analysis. Detecting Hidden Biases These tools use natural language processing to scan hundreds of articles daily. The goal is uncovering subtle biases in coverage. An algorithm is trained to rate content on a liberal-conservative scale. This allows you to understand potential leanings and get a balanced perspective, instead of selective reporting. Customized News Feeds Other systems use machine learning to provide personalized recommendations. By studying your reading history, an AI can determine your interests. It then suggests relevant new articles and sources tailored for you. This curation allows you to efficiently find news that matters, without getting overwhelmed. The recommendations improve as the algorithm ingests more of your data. In other words, the more you use it, the more accurate the results. Assessing Credibility It’s relatively easy for a veteran writer to shape the facts to fit his or her agenda, even if done so subconsciously. However, new AI tools analyze factors like word choice, sources, and framing to detect misleading information risks. For example, algorithms can rate news sites on criteria like transparency, accuracy, and correcting errors. This helps alert you to accountability issues. Using AI to Protect the Truth AI brings unprecedented sophistication to news analysis. Automated systems can surface insights faster than human analysts...

Determining How Much Your Comic Book is Worth...

Comic book collecting has become a popular hobby. They have always been a sought-after item among certain circles, but the interest has increased with the trend of superhero movies and TV shows. If you are new to collecting, you may be wondering how the price of a comic book is determined. The following are a few of the top things that a collector is looking for. Copies PrintedThe fewer copies that were printed of a particular comic book, the rarer they are. Add to this the fact that many comic books are enjoyed by children and then later thrown away. The most expensive comics are often the rarest. AgeBooks from what collectors call the Golden Age are worth the most money. These comics are at least 80 years old. New comic books are not worth a lot unless they happen to be a hot book. A hot book is one that sells out fast but has not been reprinted yet. Print NumberComic books from the first printing are always the most expensive comics. Once a book becomes a hot book, manufacturers will run a second printing. Third and even forth printings are possible. Each copy is numbered. A book from a first printing with a low number will go for the most money.ConditionA comic book should be as close to perfect as possible in order to be worth a lot of money. Comics are rated on a 10-point scale. A 10.0 book would be in mint condition. Now that you know what makes up the most expensive comics, you can begin a collection of your own. Look for all of your favorite titles at Comic Years. They have plenty of comic information about the top superheroes from DC and Marvel as well as independent...

The 3 Best Dual-Sport Trails in the West...

If you own a dual-sport bike, you’re probably looking to use it. But where can you find the perfect trail to let loose your inner biker? Fortunately, the western United States is brimming with trails and back roads that are perfect for a good old fashioned dual-sports adventure. But you probably don’t just want any old dual-sports trail, you want the best ones there are. If you are one such biker who won’t accept anything less than the best for their dual-sport bike trail, read on for 3 of the best trails in the western United States. New Mexico: Carlsbad to Cloudcroft Taking riders from the tip of the Texas border all the way through the Sacramento and Guadalupe districts of Lincoln National Forest, this trail will sate any thirst for a taste of the southwest. The trail features many variants in altitude (the highest elevation being around 3,000 ft.) and a length of time spent riding that guarantees many beautiful sights along the way. If you’re in the area, and are in the mood for a pulse pounding, awe-inspiring ride through the southwest, you can’t do much better than this. California: The Bishop 3-day Dual-Sport Ride This 3 day spanning adventure through the forests and mountains of California will satisfy anyone looking to have some unconventional fun in the Golden State. Indeed, this trail takes you through a part of this glorious state that most people don’t think of when California comes to mind. From dense, lush forests, to jaw dropping canyons, and of course the dizzying heights of the mountains, this trail will take you through the best that California’s environment has to offer. Follow the trail or chart your own course, the Bishop 3-day Dual Sport Ride is sure to be...