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Computer games may aid students to spot disinformation – Study

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INDIVIDUALS who play video games are more likely than non-players to watch online content intently, which allows them to notice even the smallest details...

EU probes Meta over election disinformation concerns

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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...

Sydney universities launch database to tackle information disorder

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Researchers from three Sydney universities in Australia have developed an online database to track policies and regulations from 50 countries dealing with misinformation, AI...

Brazil court investigates Elon Musk over disinformation on X

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In the midst of an intensifying legal dispute over free speech and disinformation between the social media giant and the Brazilian judiciary, Elon Musk...

How to safeguard your organisation from being a disinformation campaign target

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THERE has been a growing trend of disinformation in Nigeria, while the aim has always been to influence opinions and set agenda, a growing...

How YouTube approved ads promoting disinformation on India’s election – Report

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A new investigation by Access Now and Global Witness has found that YouTube, a Google-owned video-sharing platform appears unprepared to screen ads especially ones...

TikTok to launch online election centres to combat misinformation

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TikTok has revealed plans to open online election centres on its platform to combat misinformation and boost electoral integrity globally in 2024. A statement by...

Group organises public forum on countering election misinformation in Ghana

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THE Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has organised a public forum on countering misinformation, disinformation and propaganda narratives ahead of the 2024 general...

Study reveals new way to combat disinformation on social media

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AT a time where social media platforms have evolved into battlegrounds for information integrity, a recent study has identified the mechanisms for disinformation and provided countermeasures to...

Meta launches safety campaign to tackle online misinformation

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META has unveiled a safety campaign awareness tagged 'Know What’s Real' to shed light on in-built product features and safety measures present on its...
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