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Digital Media Techniques of Entertainment and Fake News
This course, led by Professors Diego Berdakin and Michael Broukhim, explores the intersection of media, technology, and misinformation. Through guest lectures, case studies, and hands-on assignments, students examine how content is created, shared, and manipulated in today’s media environment. Topics include platform algorithms, ethics in infotainment, and business models that promote truthful storytelling.
Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) at USC
The content below is a mix of student-led research, projects, and external news relevant to the class
Editing for Hate: How Anti-Israel and Anti-Jewish Bias Undermines Wikipedia’s Neutrality
The ADL report exposes efforts by Wikipedia editors to promote anti-Israel and antisemitic bias, undermining the platform’s neutrality and distorting public understanding.
The Terrorist Propaganda to Reddit Pipeline
how an ultra-leftist network hijacked some of the biggest non-political subreddits to censor its ideological enemies — and distribute terrorist propaganda
The AI Chatbots Are Rooting for Kamala
We asked artificial intelligence platforms which candidate has the ‘right’ solutions to the election’s most pressing issues: Trump or Harris? The answers were almost unanimous.
Tech & Media Ethics at USC
A cross-disciplinary department tackling the impact of digital platforms on truth, trust, and public discourse.
Michael Broukhim
Professor
Diego Berdakin
Professor
Meet the Team Behind the Program
This initiative is led by faculty and researchers from USC who bring deep expertise in media, technology, ethics, and public impact. Their combined experience shapes the foundation of our research and drives the conversations we aim to spark through this work.
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