Desinformation Archive

Manipulation Techniques

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Personal Attacks as a Disinformation Tool

Emma Suleiman
01/12/2023

In the sphere of disinformation, personal attacks emerge as a powerful and insidious tool. These orchestrated attacks strategically target crucial elements of democracy, including election processes, climate change discussions, and…

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How Generative AI Content is Amplifying the Spread of Disinformation in the Current Conflict

Manipulation Techniques

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How Generative AI Content is Amplifying the Spread of Disinformation in the Current Conflict

Emma Suleiman
30/11/2023

In the tumultuous landscape of breaking news events, the prevalence of misinformation has made it increasingly vital for consumers to approach content consumption with caution. The emergence of generative AI,…

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The Narrative

Emma Suleiman
16/11/2023

A narrative is an overarching message, communicated through text, images, metaphors and other means. For example, repeatedly portraying individual politicians as crooks will eventually establish a narrative that politicians, in…

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COVID-19

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False: Ivermectin is not an approved treatment of Covid-19

Emma Suleiman
18/02/2023

DIE BEHAUPTUNG Der japanische Pharmakonzern Kowa hat die antivirale Wirksamkeit von Ivermectin zur Behandlung von Covid-19 in einer klinischen Phase-3-Studie bestätigt. DIE RICHTIGSTELLUNG Teilweise falsch. Kowa teilte mit, dass Ivermectin eine antivirale…

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Conspiracy Theories: What Are They and Why Do They Flourish?

Emma Suleiman
31/01/2023

Conspiracy theories have been around for as long as humanity. In recent years, they have flourished to the point where they have caused anger, riots, polarization, and serious damage to our economies-…

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Manipulation Techniques

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False Context

Emma Suleiman
10/01/2023

From deepfakes to using old videos out of context or genuine videos with false captions to digital manipulation or taking facts out of context and backing them up with strong visuals. We see these types of…

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Manipulation Techniques

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Sensational Spin

Emma Suleiman
03/10/2022

Early Last month, many media outlets were abuzz with a misleading title: lookout, a Chinese robot woman who has become the first artificial intelligence CEO of a §10 billion gaming…

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COVID-19

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Empathy is a More Potent Weapon Than Facts When Combatting Fake News

Emma Suleiman
30/09/2022

Fact-Checking Tips: Empathy is a More Potent Weapon Than Facts When Combatting Fake News Fact-Checking Tips: Empathy is a More Potent Weapon Than Facts When Combatting Fake News A British…

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Fact-Checking Tips: Finding Reliable Scientific Information

Emma Suleiman
22/09/2022

Science is much more than a collection of facts; it’s a way of thinking. In a world dominated by science, scientific literacy is essential to making wise decisions – from…

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The Metaverse

Emma Suleiman
02/09/2022

The power of the metaverse and the benefits of the virtual worlds are undeniable, yet the damage they could cause, if left to develop unchecked, is extremely worrying. The urgent…

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Desinformation

Personal Attacks as a Disinformation Tool

How Generative AI Content is Amplifying the Spread of Disinformation in the Current Conflict

The Narrative

False: Ivermectin is not an approved treatment of Covid-19

Conspiracy Theories: What Are They and Why Do They Flourish?

False Context

Sensational Spin

Empathy is a More Potent Weapon Than Facts When Combatting Fake News

Fact-Checking Tips: Finding Reliable Scientific Information

The Metaverse

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Personal Attacks as a Disinformation Tool