In this week’s list of unmissable news brand content: the latest gossip from the world of showbiz, the secret to the perfect Guinness and how easy is it to spot an AI deepfake?
1. Can you spot a deepfake?
In one of the biggest years for politics and elections, experts fear the large impact ‘deepfakes’ could have on upcoming elections and how society is vastly underprepared to deal with them. Without clear safeguards, voters might not be able to discern between real and not real.
The Guardian’s democracy and misinformation reporter Rachel Leingang deep dives into the impact of deepfake technology and how worried we should be about democracy.
2. Secret to a good pour
In honour of the widely celebrated St Patrick’s Day, the Independent shares the perfect way to pour a pint of a Guinness.
The best way to pour a pint has divided society for years and is notoriously difficult to get spot on. According to the Independent, the perfect Guinness takes two and half minutes to make. The secret to a good pour comes down to the right angle, patience, and the perfect dome.
3. Nighy’s menswear fashion rules
Actor and style icon Bill Nighy has a very clear set of rules when it comes to dressing, as The Sunday Times finds out as it interviews its latest cover star to talk all things menswear and style.
Nighy believes every man should own a navy or grey three button leisure polo, a decent cardigan with a good fit and a pair of dark brown loafers. He also shares his dos and don’ts of fashion, including his fear of skinny jeans, leggings, as well as trainers paired with suits.
4. The world of showbiz
Presenter Richard Arnold is joined by Mother Pukka founder Anna Whitehouse and radio presenter Lauren Layfield for a chat about all things showbiz in the new Daily Mail podcast, ‘The Sidebar’.
This week’s episode discusses the latest from Celebrity Big Brother and the backlash towards reality star Ekin Su, who has divided the opinion of viewers. The gang also chats about the return of the Great British Bake Off and who should be the next James Bond.
5. Key to happiness
The i’s chief features writer Kasia Delgado shares the simple ways to feel happier, developed by Bruce Hood, a professor of developmental psychology at the University of Bristol. The tips are designed to help you feel happier and rediscover your childhood glee.
The top three tips are
- Dig out old diaries and letters to remind yourself of self-development and how you may have overcome problems and concerns we used to worry about.
- Put away your smartphone during social interactions, as phones can be a distraction, undermine happiness and signal that your attention is divided.
- Acknowledge failures but also positive outcomes, as well as some of the unforeseen positive things that may have arisen from things going wrong.