How “fake news” was a tool of nineteenth century colonialism and conquest.
The concept of “fake news” through the selective framing or distortion of facts is not new, dating back to the inception of the printing press and the rise of popular journalism in…
Disinformation Annotated Bibliography
This report provides a detailed reading list and primer on digital disinformation, summarizing existing literature, categorizing key sources, and highlighting areas for future research. It presents nine categories, including academic articles, reports…
The methodological challenges of studying fake news
In an attempt to detect and analyze “fake news in two controversial Canadian news media outlets, (Global Research and Rebel News), this paper examines methodological challenges in fact-checking on top 400 news…
Combating Misinformation in Bangladesh: Roles and Responsibilities as Perceived by Journalists, Fact-checkers, and Users
This paper examines misinformation on Facebook in Bangladesh, focusing on challenges in verifying online information in the Global South. By conducting interviews with journalists and fact-checkers, as well as conducting public surveys, it…
Limiting the spread of misinformation in social networks
This paper concentrates on countering misinformation by locating essential figures to support a “positive” campaign and restricting the propagation of a “negative” one. It explores how to limit the spread of misinformation…
Industrialized disinformation: 2020 global inventory of organized social media manipulation
This 2020 report underlines the intensification of cyber troops’ activities across 81 countries, social media firms’ countermeasures against misuse, and the expanding role of private companies in executing manipulation campaigns. The manipulation…
Critical disinformation studies: History, power, and politics
This paper argues that the U.S., disinformation is often perpetuated by white supremacy and power hierarchies, impacting marginalized racial groups and lacking social, cultural, political, or economic power. It advocates for a…
Misinformation interventions are common, divisive, and poorly understood
A survey of 1,207 Americans shows that while 49% have encountered misinformation interventions, many are unclear about the systems behind them, with 40% believing all content is checked and 17.5% unsure. This…
Psychological operations (PSYOPs): A conceptual overview
The article aims to conceptualize Psychological Operations (PSYOPs) in the Indian context by highlighting the need for a clear understanding of related concepts and a structured policy approach to manage and implement…
Countering misinformation: A multidisciplinary approach
This paper examines the impact of infodemics during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the spread of false information and its threats to health policies and security. It examines various forms of misinformation…
