When we see false information circulating, we might move to debunk it. But prebunking lies and explaining manipulation techniques can work better.
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Will the Wagner Group under new leadership uphold the ruthless modus operandi that propelled it to the spotlight in Africa?
Disinformation experts, Lilik Mardjianto and Nuurrianti Jalli, tell The Conversation Weekly podcast about the deepfakes circulating ahead of the Indonesian election.
With an unprecedented number of votes happening around the world, the information environment will be chaotic, to say the least.
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.
Viral bots are ‘tricking’ social media algorithms to get more coverage for disinformation.
Youth in a study went from being passive deepfake bystanders to developing a sense of responsibility and readiness to help prevent deepfakes’ spread.
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.
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.
Bobi Wine’s run at the presidency in 2021 had appeared to present an unprecedented threat to Yoweri Museveni’s longstanding rule.
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.
Victorian anti-vaccine literature shows that the fears and concerns remain largely the same today.
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.
Social media platforms are abandoning news – which is bad news for traditional media organisations that have come to rely on them for consumers.
Deceptive content on social media is being monetised by digital platforms, advertisers, and influencers
When people are pervasively disinformed, the very foundations of democracy can end up on shaky ground.
When you view photos and video through the fog of war, first ask yourself: Do I really know what I’m looking at?
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.
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.
Whatever approach you take to managing your feeds, remain cautious and sceptical.
Top contributors
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Professor and Chair, Department of Journalism, Stellenbosch University
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Associate Research Professor of Social Psychology, Louisiana State University
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Chair of Cognitive Psychology, University of Bristol
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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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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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Associate Professor of Human Centered Design & Engineering, University of Washington
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Adjunct Instructor in Cybersecurity, Johns Hopkins University
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Associate Professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School
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Professor of Business Law and Ethics, Indiana University
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Professor of Social Psychology in Society, University of Cambridge
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Professor of Education and (by courtesy) History, Stanford University
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Professor of Law, University of Waikato
