Social Media Ideas for Fighting Disinformation

Science and Public Health Efforts Combat Misinformation to Save Children’s Lives

A new award presentation in Pediatric Research frames misinformation as a direct threat to child survival, arguing that scientific knowledge can save lives only when families, clin...

In the Public Square: Dangerous anti-disinformation bills

In this new episode, Rappler columnist John Nery is joined by journalist Rowena Paraan of the Movement for Media Safety PH and Rossine Fallorina, managing director of Sigla Researc...

3 ways you can fight back against Trump’s election lies in Wisconsin

A weekly roundup of Wisconsin protests, political events, advocacy opportunities and ways to take action statewide. This week’s: Protecting voting rights and pushing back against P...

Groups call out anti-disinfo bills giving gov’t power to take down social media posts

MANILA, Philippines — A broad front of journalists, academics, civil society groups, and professionals is forming to oppose proposed legislation on disinformation. They say that ef...

Seeing Through the Noise: Using ESPPEETLE and TRIZ to Combat Misinformation

Anyone who has tried to correct a conspiracy theory with facts has likely met the “backfire effect”: direct correction can harden the very belief it was meant to change.

'The Weaponization of ‘Disinformation’: Inside the UN Plan to Control Speech Online

Inside the UN Plan to Control Speech OnlineALEX NEWMANA powerful United Nations agency has unveiled a plan to regulate social media and online communication while clamping down on...

Getting the solution right: Statement of PH media orgs, journalists on pending anti-disinformation bills

Over 50 media organizations issue a statement rejecting the two consolidated anti-disinformation bills pending in the House and Senate, saying they criminalize individual users whe...

Gen Z and the growing threat of misinformation

For much of the previous generation, the morning newspaper, television bulletin, or trusted news websites provided a relatively clear distinction between news, commentary, and rumo...

WATCH: Red flag or green flag? Advocates weigh in on anti-disinformation bill

In this video, the Ateneo Human Rights Center, Youth Voices Count, PressOne, and PHINMA Education evaluate the critical provisions of the bill and decide whether they are ready to...

Editorial: The Media and Misinformation in Election Season

Politicians and their supporters have a heavier duty still. Campaigns must be fought on ideas, achievements, and plans, not on lies about opponents or manipulated reports about the...

Online Reputations Defends Companies Against Social Media Misinformation

Reputation management firm addresses the growing social media misinformation threat facing companies and introduces targeted suppression strategies to protect brands. The post Onli...

You Will Hear These 10 False Narratives About Abortion. Here’s All You’ll Need to Fight Back

Misinformation about abortion care is rampant and being weaponized at state and federal levels to justify wide-ranging restrictions across the United States. Ensuring awareness of...

Online Reputations Defends Companies Against Social Media Misinformation

Reputation management firm addresses the growing social media misinformation threat facing companies and introduces targeted suppression strategies to protect brands. The post Onli...

How misinformation is reshaping business security in Africa

ISJ hears exclusively from Fella J. Obala, Head of Intelligence and Research at Nairobi-based risk management company, Salama Fikira Group. During the height of Kenya’s 2024 protes...

Fact Check wRap: Lies about Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial

Fake news peddlers are unbowed in sharing disinformation on social media

Nigerian Youths Trained to Fight Fake News Ahead of 2027 Elections

More than 80 young Nigerians are being trained to spot misinformation, counter hate speech and prevent election-related conflict as the country prepares for 2027.

Cuts hamper fight on Chinese disinfo

EU tells Meta, TikTok to boost monitoring, fact-checking

The EU's tech chief called on Meta and TikTok to "act decisively" to stem disinformation at times of crisis, saying the European Commission held talks with both platforms Friday fo...

Korea, US hold 1st joint tabletop exercise to counter wartime disinformation

Korea and the United States have held their first joint tabletop exercise aimed at countering foreign disinformation campaigns during wartime, military sources said Sunday. Korea's...

Iran & US Adversaries Using AI-Generated Misinformation to Distort Conflicts

From fake USS Abraham Lincoln strike videos to AI F-35 photos, U.S. adversaries are deploying deepfakes to undermine national security.

Karnataka to launch Information disorder tackling unit to counter fake news and hate speech

Glasgow Reform MSP warns about online misinformation after protests

"I think people need to be very careful about the information they get online."

How disinformation on X imperils Japan’s democracy

Japan's writing system allows a user to convey a complex thought within a single 140-character post, making the platform far more expressive and functional in Japanese.

Fact Check wRap: Fake quotes and false claims this August

Watch this video by researcher-writer Lourence Marcellana to separate truth from fiction