Disinformation

MediaHack: 36 hours against electoral disinformation in Ecuador

Written by Carlos E. Flores Translated (en) by Melissa Vida

3 weeks ago

The impact on the African continent of Meta scrapping its fact-checking program

Written by Jean Sovon Translated (en) by Laura

21 February 2025

The political economy of fact-checking in Indonesia

Written by EngageMedia

9 February 2025

Can the media be trusted again? Journalist and human rights defender Aidan White reveals the path to redemption

Written by Metamorphosis Foundation

23 January 2025

Stories about Disinformation

Vietnam strengthens control of internet and civil society through new decrees

Tech companies are now required to verify users, while strict rules are imposed on associations

Written by Mong Palatino

7 January 2025

A year of elections and digital repression in South Asia: 2024 in focus

Several governments expanded their control over online spaces

Written by Rezwan

2 January 2025

Data Narratives Civic Media Observatory: Country Reports

For the past year, the Civic Media Observatory — through its Data Narratives project — conducted research in Brazil, El Salvador, India, Turkey, and Sudan

Written by Civic Media Observatory

31 December 2024

The transformative potential of AI and digital tools in securing the integrity of elections in Africa

AI can significantly enhance democratic processes, but only if ethical and inclusive considerations are prioritized

Written by Cecilia Maundu

18 November 2024

Combating disinformation ahead of Ghana’s December elections

False information can shape public perception and influence election outcomes

Written by Zita Zage

12 November 2024

X overtakes WeChat in spreading Chinese disinformation about the 2024 US presidential elections

Influencers are exploiting Chinese Americans' political trauma when spreading disinformation

Written by Oiwan Lam

7 October 2024

Young Kenyans use technology to mobilize against Finance Bill amid disinformation surge

Digital platforms gave Kenyan youth a voice but also perpetuated misinformation

Written by Cecilia Maundu

27 September 2024

How online disinformation fuels religious, ethnic and sociopolitical tensions during Bangladesh’s regime change

Over 70 percent of mis-and disinformation was debunked as completely false

Written by Guest Contributor

20 August 2024

Fact-checkers condemn physical attack against journalist of Croatian fact-checking service Faktograf

Filming a documentary about illegal landfill is dangerous business

Written by Metamorphosis Foundation

24 July 2024

Bangladesh: Meta accuses ruling party and think tank of coordinated inauthentic behavior

Meta found links to individuals associated with the ruling party

Written by Shoeb A

11 July 2024

Why media literacy matters now more than ever: Insights from the third African media convention held in Ghana

Addressing the unique challenges and opportunities facing African media in the digital age

Written by Cecilia Maundu

31 May 2024

The Brazilian and Indian dilemma: How to regulate AI and Big Tech?

Both Brazil and India have elections in 2024

Written by Shubhangi Heda, Alice Lana

31 May 2024

Audio deepfakes and AI tricks threaten elections around the world

AI-generated content will also have greater impact in our social life

Written by Dren Gërguri

25 April 2024

How gendered disinformation on social media harms Kenyan women seeking political office

Gender-based cyberbullying has become increasingly common as a political strategy

Written by Linda Ngari

25 April 2024

Deepfakes and the risks from the growing use of video fraud

The use of new AI-based applications is leading to the mass production of deepfakes

Written by Dren Gërguri

20 March 2024

Fraudsters impersonate African Union chair using AI

Scammers imitated Moussa Faki Mahamat's voice, even conducting meetings with European leaders

Written by Zita Zage, Africa Feeds

4 November 2023

How to use social media to win an election: Influencers from Kenya’s 2022 election explain

Social media was used and abused by both sides

Written by Linda Ngari

2 November 2023

Deconstructing the ‘beheaded babies’ misinformation in Israel’s war on Gaza

How the consequences of misinformation contribute to real-life violence against Palestinians

Written by Safa

28 October 2023

Youth in the Balkans should be able to recognize disinformation with malign intent, Slovenian expert says

Different age groups in societies should be approached differently

Written by Metamorphosis Foundation

17 October 2023

In Russia, authorities filter information and algorithms help them

An interview with psychologist Christian Montag

Written by Holod.Media Translated (en) by Anastasia Pestova

2 September 2023

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