All articles tagged with #disinformation
During ongoing protests in Iran, various rumours have circulated widely on social media, including claims of gold transfers to Russia, Iranian officials fleeing the country, and the Supreme Leader planning to escape to Russia, but most lack credible evidence and should be viewed skeptically. The spread of such misinformation can influence public perception and protest dynamics.
Several videos claiming to show celebrations in Venezuela after Maduro's alleged ousting are misleading; many actually depict protests or events outside Venezuela, such as in Florida and Panama, highlighting the spread of disinformation online.
Finland is integrating AI literacy into its early education curriculum to combat disinformation and fake news, emphasizing media literacy from a young age as part of its broader efforts to protect democracy and national security amid increasing AI-generated misinformation.
Ukrainian intelligence warns that the Kremlin may stage a large-scale provocation with human casualties on January 6-7, possibly involving false flag operations using Western-made UAV fragments to disrupt peace talks and justify further military actions, with a focus on high symbolic targets in Russia or occupied Ukrainian territories.
BBC Verify is investigating footage of Iran protests, confirming some images are real while others have been manipulated using AI, highlighting the challenge of verifying online content amid ongoing unrest.
Bulgaria has joined the Eurozone despite facing pro-Russian disinformation campaigns, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions within the EU.
AI-generated videos featuring non-existent young women promoting Poland's exit from the EU have appeared on social media, targeting young audiences with pro-Polexit messages. These videos, some of which show signs of artificial intelligence use, are part of disinformation campaigns possibly linked to various groups, and highlight the need for better AI regulation and detection on platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
Vassyl, a Ukrainian journalist, continues to fight Russian disinformation and document war crimes through his local newspaper, despite repeated attacks on his newsroom and personal risks, emphasizing the importance of independent journalism in conflict zones.
Imran Ahmed, a UK-based anti-disinformation campaigner and CEO of CCDH, faces US government sanctions and potential deportation after being accused of pressuring tech firms to censor American viewpoints, which he denies, asserting his work aims for accountability and transparency in social media and AI.
A US judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of British anti-disinformation campaigner Imran Ahmed, who is targeted by the US government along with other Europeans accused of pressuring tech firms to censor American viewpoints, amid concerns over free speech and political motives.
A federal judge in New York temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining British researcher Imran Ahmed, who was accused of promoting online censorship and was among five Europeans barred from entering the US for allegedly attempting to coerce American platforms to suppress viewpoints. The judge's decision prevents Ahmed's detention amid ongoing disputes over online disinformation and censorship policies.
The EU may respond to US visa bans on five Europeans involved in combating online hate and disinformation, with European leaders condemning the move as coercion and censorship, escalating tensions between Europe and the US over digital regulation and free speech.
The EU, France, and Germany condemned US visa bans on Europeans involved in combating online hate and disinformation, viewing them as an attack on Europe's digital sovereignty and free speech, amid escalating tensions over digital regulation and transatlantic relations.
The article claims that the November inflation rate was artificially manipulated by the BLS, allegedly by excluding housing inflation to present a more favorable number, raising concerns about the reliability of government economic statistics and their impact on the economy.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that his visit to Kupiansk demonstrated that Russia is lying about the city's status, influencing Western discussions and strengthening Ukraine's position, especially amid conflicting claims from Moscow about control of the city.