Research shows Russian disinformation is often repeated in the media in the Global South, influencing public opinion.
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The Russia-Africa summit has obvious benefits for Moscow: it conveys a perception of normalcy and the tacit approval of African elites.
AI can manipulate a real event or invent one from thin air to create a ‘situation deepfake.’ These deepfakes threaten to influence upcoming elections, but you can still protect your vote.
How can fake news be managed without government overreach? Under the draft bill, platforms continue to be responsible for the content on their services – not governments.
AI can generate a synthetic voice that sounds just like a loved one.
Parliament missed an opportunity to ban misinformation and disinformation during the referendum campaign.
Mis- and disinformation about the Voice to Parliament proposal are rife. Here, experts address 10 of the most common myths.
A former intelligence official claims the US government has retrieved multiple craft of non-human origin, along with the occupants’ bodies.
To restrict the spread of fake news on social media platforms, researchers designed an algorithm that can flag potential misinformation.
As the referendum date approaches, campaigns may use misinformation to spark emotions in people to get them to vote a certain way. Here are some ways to spot dishonest claims and misinformation.
COVID truthers use four enticing promises to gain a loyal following.
Fact-checking is important, but the contents need to be more visual to be able to attract more public audiences.
A psychologist explains how opponents of climate policies use a common thinking error to manipulate the public – and why people are so susceptible.
A news organization doesn’t have to publish or broadcast the facts or the truth. And there are no standardized requirements to be a journalist.
We need more scrutiny of TikTok as Indonesia gears up for general and presidential elections next year.
More than 5,000 documents were leaked by an anonymous whistleblower.
AI tools are now generating content that’s difficult to distinguish from reality.
A philosopher unpacks the ‘ethics of belief’ for an age awash in bad information.
Local journalism should be recognised as an essential element for nurturing the UK’s diverse, civic communities.
‘Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech.’ It’s often misunderstood, by many Americans. A constitutional scholar explains what it really boils down to.
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Professor and Chair, Department of Journalism, Stellenbosch University
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Chair of Cognitive Psychology, University of Bristol
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Associate Research Professor of Social Psychology, Louisiana State University
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Professor of Informatics and Computer Science, Indiana University
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Lecturer in Journalism, University of Sheffield
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Associate Professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Information Systems, Michigan State University
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Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, School of Media and Strategic Communications, Oklahoma State University
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Professor of Education and (by courtesy) History, Stanford University
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Assistant Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media Studies, Boston University
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Professor of Business Law and Ethics, Indiana University
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Professor of Law, University of Waikato
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Associate Professor of Human Centered Design & Engineering, University of Washington
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Professor of Political Communication, Department of Politics, Media and Philosophy, La Trobe University
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Adjunct Instructor in Cybersecurity, Johns Hopkins University
