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Bookmark or Share- Disinformation is a rising tide. Here's how to address itThe current disinformation crisis has been years in the making. The advent of the internet made business conditions more difficult for newspapers and other news providers, many of which closed shop. An explosion of partisan websites and the proliferation of social media filled the void, attracting consumers lacking time or inclination to seek ...
- These are the biggest global risks we face in 2024 and beyondOver the next two years, the report states, “foreign and domestic actors alike will leverage misinformation and disinformation to widen societal and political divides”. This risk is enhanced by a large number of elections in the near future, with more than 3 billion people due to head to the polls in 2024 and 2025, including in major ...
- Tackling disinformation - combating the lies that go viralDisinformation is not new. Examples of disinformation and so-called fake news campaigns are plentiful. But with increasing fears about the cost of living – exacerbated by the pandemic and the energy crisis – it is now more critical than ever to tackle disinformation head-on.
- How AI can also be used to combat online disinformationAI technologies, with their capability to generate convincing fake texts, images, audio and videos (often referred to as 'deepfakes'), present significant difficulties in distinguishing authentic content from synthetic creations. This capability lets wrongdoers automate and expand disinformation campaigns, greatly increasing their reach and impact.
- Disinformation is a threat to our trust ecosystem. Experts explain how ...In turn, news consumers have become more susceptible to disinformation from alternative sources. As noted, rebuilding trust and preserving a healthy trust ecosystem in the age of disinformation is a complex task that requires the joint effort of governments, media houses, technology firms and civil society.
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