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States like Russia use gender-based disinformation to influence elections. Now that Kamala Harris is running for president, Americans must be aware of the disinformation they likely consume.
CrowdTangle helped researchers and journalists track viral online falsehoods. Its closure in a key election year is dangerous
Asking a series of simple questions can help create space for dialogue and pull someone out of a misinformation bubble.
Users must learn to understand and navigate digital environments critically.
If you come across the same piece of misinformation several times, it will start to feel familiar – and familiar information feels more true.
There is a new type of political messaging strategy in town – and it needs urgent attention.
Providing a correction can affect how the audience feels about the journalists trying to set the record straight.
We need to empower Gen Z to create a future where genuine human connections and experiences continue to thrive alongside technological advancements.
Instead of focusing on the people sending out the propaganda, we should turn our attention to those who receive it.
It is expedient for politicians to blame online platforms rather than acknowledge their role in producing a toxic political discourse.
Library scientists offer tips and tricks to figure out if a particular online news article is reliable or fake.
Many claims about the dangers of vaccines come from misrepresenting scientific research papers.
Bots are increasingly prevalent on social media and are being used to spread political messages.
Conspiracy theories aren’t based so much on objective facts, but rather through often loosely connected bits of information. That makes them potent sources of misinformation.
In the 19th century, many doctors might not have believed germ theory, but they switched to using protective methods anyway for a simple reason.
This phenomenon can help us understand polarisation in society.
Political ad transparency – who’s paying for ads and whether candidates stand behind them – is well-regulated for TV and radio. Online, not so much.
New Zealand is among many countries debating a ban on under-16s having social media accounts. But making digital media literacy education a priority would be a better first step.
You’ve heard of debunking, but what about prebunking? Getting ahead of misinformation can pay off, but it’s not a silver bullet.
Top contributors
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Professor of Social Psychology in Society, University of Cambridge
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Professor and Chair, Department of Journalism, Stellenbosch University
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Professor of Information Systems, Michigan State University
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Chair of Cognitive Psychology, University of Bristol
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Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Research Professor of Social Psychology, Louisiana State University
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Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University
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Lecturer in Journalism, University of Sheffield
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Professor of Informatics and Computer Science, Indiana University
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Psychology, University of Cambridge
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Associate professor, Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis, University of Canberra, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor in Digital Media, Western Sydney University
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Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, School of Media and Strategic Communications, Oklahoma State University
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Professor of Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley
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Professor of Philosophy and Director, Applied Ethics Center, UMass Boston
