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Online tools to identify and counter misinformation on the internet

Tutorials Fatimah Quadri -
IN an era where misinformation proliferates online, the need for effective tools to identify and counter false information has become increasingly urgent. From fact-checking platforms...

Nine open source tools for analysing satellite images

Tutorials Nurudeen Akewushola -
SATELLITE imagery has become an invaluable resource for journalists, providing verifiable proof of events, especially in regions where access is limited due to censorship...

Microsoft, OpenAI announce $2 million fund to fight AI misinformation

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MICROSOFT and OpenAI have announced a $2 million Societal Resilience Fund to tackle AI misinformation and educate people around the world on the technology. This...

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...

AI fuelling misinformation on public health, climate change – UN spox

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ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) has been facilitating easy distribution of misinformation and disinformation regarding climate change and vaccines including other global public health issues, said...

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...

Controversy as internet service providers in South Africa to police disinformation or face fine, jail term

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THE Film and Publication Board (FPB) of South Africa recently sparked controversy following the proposed new regulations governing misinformation and disinformation in the country. According...

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

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
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...
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