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EU probes Meta over election disinformation concerns
THE European Union (EU) has launched an investigation into Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram over the failure of the platforms to counter disinformation ahead of...
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AI fuelling misinformation on public health, climate change – UN spox
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) has been facilitating easy distribution of misinformation and disinformation regarding climate change and vaccines including other global public health issues, said...
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Sydney universities launch database to tackle information disorder
Researchers from three Sydney universities in Australia have developed an online database to track policies and regulations from 50 countries dealing with misinformation, AI...
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Despite deepfake concerns, Olympics 2024 to embrace AI
As part of an initiative spearheaded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the games' broadcaster is using these...
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How Chris Oyakhilome spreads malaria vaccine conspiracy theories – Report
A prominent Nigerian clergy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has been accused of spreading false information against malaria vaccines.
According to the report published on Thursday, April...
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Meta takes action against misinformation ahead of South Africa elections
As part of its effort to foster a sane information ecosystem, Meta has taken steps to combat misinformation during South Africa's election.
The tech company...
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Cybersecurity firm cautions organisations, individuals against deepfakes increase
A cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky has cautioned organisations and individuals in Africa to be on alert as deepfakes are still going to be a bigger...
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Nearly 100 people drowned after Cholera misinformation spread in Mozambique – officials
MOZAMBICAN officials have said that misinformation about the cholera outbreak led to a panic, causing many to flee their homes and attempt to reach...
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IFCN express concerns over Georgian legislation threatening press freedom
The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has expressed deep concerns against the proposed legislation in the Georgian parliament that could severely restrict press freedom in...
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China using social media, AI to spread misinformation and influence elections – Report
A report by Microsoft has revealed how Chinese-affiliated actors are using social media and AI-generated content in an attempt to influence geopolitics.
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