Disinformation experts, Lilik Mardjianto and Nuurrianti Jalli, tell The Conversation Weekly podcast about the deepfakes circulating ahead of the Indonesian election.
Deepfake technology is widely available, and a pivotal election year lies ahead. The FCC banned AI robocalls, but AI-enhanced disinformation campaigns remain a threat.
Widespread damage to buildings near the Palestine Tower in Gaza City after bombing by Israeli forces.
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Viral bots are ‘tricking’ social media algorithms to get more coverage for disinformation.
Deepfakes pose a profound social threat, and education along with technology and legislation matters for containing and addressing this.
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Most studies suggests that fake news is more likely to enhance existing beliefs and views rather than radically change voting intentions of those who are undecided.
The fake robocall urged Democratic voters in New Hampshire not to vote in the Jan. 23, 2024, primary election.
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Deepfake technology is widely available, and a pivotal election year lies ahead. The fake Biden robocall is likely to be just the latest of a series of AI-enhanced disinformation campaigns.
Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, on the campaign trail ahead of Uganda’s 2021 general election.
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COVID was a ‘gendered pandemic’, with women carrying very different burdens to men. A three-year New Zealand research project aimed to overcome the urge to forget, and provide lessons for the future.
Disinformation campaigns often use a set of rhetorical devices that you can learn to spot, like conspiracy narratives, good versus evil framing, and revealed secrets.
Even people with years of relevant training can’t always tell whether social content is evidence-based and trustworthy. We need a better approach for communicating research.
Mona Krewel, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
We found the number of “big lies” – also known as fake news – didn’t increase in 2023 compared to 2020. But we did spot more “small lies” this time. Here’s what to look out for in coming elections.
There are some practical ways to filter the amount of violent and graphic content you see on social media.
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