Category Disinformation

Fake Ukrainian Assassination Attempt on Tucker Carlson Hits Millions on X via Russian Disinfo Laundering Scheme

The creators of the disinformation claiming Ukraine plotted to assassinate Tucker Carlson did not intend for it to be used inside Russia: they designed it specifically to target U.S. audiences. That is evident from the fact that no major Russian state-controlled news outlets reported the “breaking news” about the alleged plot despite their weeks-long fixation on every minor detail of Carlson’s visit to Moscow.

October 14, 2024
Disinformation Fact checks / debunkings Misconceptions Russia Russian propaganda

67% of top brands advertise on misinformation websites

A study published in the journal, Nature, by researchers has shown that most prominent brands are inadvertently funding online misinformation.Â

October 14, 2024
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OpenAI disrupts Israeli, Chinese, Russian influence campaigns

OpenAI has announced that it disrupted covert influence campaigns originating from Russia, China, Israel and Iran.

58% of American citizens fooled by AI-made misinformation- Report

A recent survey has revealed that 58 per cent of adults in the United States have been deceived by misinformation generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

October 14, 2024
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Critical thinking: An essential skill for children in the digital age – FactCheckHub

It is essential to instill critical thinking skills in children toÂ help them navigate internet safely and avoid spreading false information.

October 14, 2024
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Disinformation actors using crypto to influence elections – Report

A new report from the blockchain analytics firm, Chainalysis, has shown that cryptocurrency is being used to finance and facilitate disinformation campaigns globally.

October 14, 2024
Coordinated disinformation Disinfo threat outlook Disinformation Misconceptions Resources Russia Russian propaganda

Coordinated disinformation networks flooded social media ahead of EU elections – Report

Dutch researchers have revealed that coordinated networks of accounts spreading disinformation flooded social media in France, Germany and Italy before the elections to the European Parliament.

New study reveals ways to guard elections against digital threats

A new study by the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi) has identified four important steps in mitigating digital threats to elections.

October 14, 2024
Coordinated disinformation Disinfo threat outlook Disinformation Misconceptions Resources

41 TikTok accounts use AI to mass-produce political misinformation

A new report has uncovered how 41 TikTok accounts are using AI-generated narration to disseminate political misinformation at scale.

October 14, 2024
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US exposes alleged AI-driven Russian ‘bot farm’

The United States has uncovered an AI-powered information operation run from Russia involving about 1,000 accounts posing as Americans.

October 14, 2024
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