Tag: Disinformation
The government is looking to combat disinformation – but what about truth in political advertising?
Truth in political advertising laws have operated effectively in South Australia for the past 39 years, and similar laws should be introduced in other jurisdictions.
Meta just closed a vital online research tool. It’s bad news for the fight against misinformation
CrowdTangle helped researchers and journalists track viral online falsehoods. Its closure in a key election year is dangerous
In a year of global elections, how do we stop the spread of misinformation? ‘Prebunking’ is part of the solution
You’ve heard of debunking, but what about prebunking? Getting ahead of misinformation can pay off, but it’s not a silver bullet.
What does AI mean for Australian democracy? And what can we do about it?
Deepfakes and disinformation are on the rise as the world faces the ‘biggest election year in history’. But AI doesn’t have to spell the end of democracy.
Is Australia’s golden age of third-party fact checking over?
Third-party fact checking appears to be in decline around the world - and Australia is not immune.
How people get sucked into misinformation rabbit holes – and how to get them out
People who dive into misinformation are driven to satisfy an emotional need, according to our new research.
The news is fading from sight on big social media platforms – where does that leave journalism?
Social media platforms are abandoning news – which is bad news for traditional media organisations that have come to rely on them for consumers.
Even experts struggle to tell which social media posts are evidence-based. So, what do we do?
Even people with years of relevant training can’t always tell whether social content is evidence-based and trustworthy. We need a better approach for communicating research.
Fake news didn't play a big role in NZ's 2023 election – but there was a rise in 'small lies'
We found the number of “big lies” – also known as fake news – didn’t increase in 2023 compared to 2020. But we did spot more “small lies” this time. Here’s what to look out for in coming elections.
Regulating political misinformation isn't easy, but it's necessary to protect democracy
Although there was a lot of misinformation during the Voice to Parliament campaign, this is not the first time this has been used as a campaign tactic. Would a misinformation bill solve this
The 'yes' Voice campaign is far outspending 'no' in online advertising, but is the message getting through?
Yes23 is blanketing the nation in hundreds of ads, while Fair Australia is sticking with a singular message and targeting specific states that will ensure a ‘no’ victory.
Yes, Labor's misinformation bill could jeopardise free speech online
The bill, yet to be debated in parliament, is ripe for amendment.
Will Ukraine be able to win over the Global South in its fight against Russian aggression?
Research shows Russian disinformation is often repeated in the media in the Global South, influencing public opinion.