Tag: Misinformation
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.
Eat a rock a day, put glue on your pizza: how Google’s AI is losing touch with reality
Using AI to write search results is risky for Google, the internet, and the whole idea of ‘truth’
Investigating social media harm is a good idea, but parliament is about to see how complicated it is to fix
A new parliamentary committee will look into how social media operates in Australia, including how children access it. Regulating the industry won’t be easy.
Yes, Kate Middleton’s photo was doctored. But so are a lot of images we see today
The Princess of Wales is caught in a social media storm after the release of a clearly edited photo. But image editing is increasingly common, and your phone can even do it without you knowing.
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.
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.
Can you spot the AI impostors? We found AI faces can look more real than actual humans
AI-generated faces are now readily available, and have been used in identity fraud, catfishing and cyber warfare.
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 failed referendum is a political disaster, but opportunity exists for those brave and willing to embrace it
The Voice to Parliament has failed. What does this mean for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
Dumbing down or wising up: how will generative AI change the way we think?
AI tools are becoming increasingly personalised to cater to our every need. Will outsourcing the handling of information to AI make us ‘dumber’?
'No' campaign is dominating the Voice debate among Chinese Australians on WeChat: new research
One ‘no’ video was reposted more than 10,000 times by WeChat users, while a ‘yes’ video from the Victorian Labor Party was shared only 25 times.