Tag #Disinformation

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US Shuts Down Foreign Disinformation Unit, Citing Free Speech Concerns

The U.S. State Department closed its agency combating foreign disinformation, citing free speech concerns and redirecting funds to promote a pro-American message, despite warnings of increased threats from China and Russia.

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Russia's Ukraine Aims: Imperialism or Influence?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, initially using limited forces, aimed to bring Ukraine back into its sphere of influence, prompting a dominant interpretation of an imperialistic war that fueled Western support for Ukraine and subsequent rearmament efforts.

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Trump Administration Shuts Down State Department's Disinformation Countermeasures Hub

The Trump administration closed the State Department's R/Fimi hub, responsible for countering foreign disinformation campaigns, despite warnings about increased vulnerability to foreign influence operations; the move follows an executive order focusing on free speech and right-wing criticism allegin...

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Captured Chinese Soldiers in Ukraine Request Repatriation, Exposing Recruitment Deception

Two Chinese citizens captured while fighting for Russia in Ukraine last week, during a briefing at Ukrinform on April 14th, requested repatriation from China, revealing recruitment via deceptive social media campaigns promoting false narratives about the war.

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Russia Uses Vague Ceasefire Terms to Blame Ukraine for Energy Strikes

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on April 13th that Russian officials are using vague ceasefire conditions and a lack of independent verification to blame Ukraine for violating a moratorium on energy infrastructure strikes, potentially paving the way for future false-flag operations...

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Belgium Denies Troop Deployment to DRC Amidst Rwandan Disinformation Claims

Belgium denies deploying hundreds of troops to the DRC to fight M23 rebels, attributing online claims to a Rwandan disinformation campaign amid severed diplomatic ties between the two countries following accusations of Belgian bias in the eastern DRC conflict, where approximately 10 Belgian soldiers...

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US State Department Closes Disinformation Office Amidst Multiple Trump Administration Legal Challenges

The US State Department closed its disinformation office, costing \$50 million annually; a judge found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in contempt of court over deportations; the IRS plans to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status after a funding dispute; China appointed a new trade nego...

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Civitas Christiana to Remove Posts About Author Pim Lammers After Court Case

Following a court case, the ultraconservative Catholic foundation Civitas Christiana agreed to remove all online posts about children's book author Pim Lammers and cease repeating accusations against him, prompted by legal action from his publisher due to "multiple hate campaigns" and spread of "fak...

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German Journalism Crisis: Vocer Institute Demands Action

The Vocer Institute, in a new policy paper, urges the new German government to prioritize the media crisis by implementing five key changes: recognizing journalism as a public good, regulating AI content, funding local news, promoting alternative social media, and supporting journalist training.

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Canada Warns of Disinformation Threats During Federal Election Debates

Canada's SITE Task Force warns of heightened disinformation risks during upcoming leaders' debates, citing past online activity surges and potential malign actor manipulation; they are monitoring for foreign interference and collaborating with tech companies to address concerns.

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South Korean President Impeached Amidst Global Journalists' Conference

The World Journalists Conference in South Korea concluded with the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol on April 4th, 2025, after a declaration of martial law in December 2024; the event highlighted global concerns over authoritarianism and the role of AI in journalism.

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AI Bias and the Amplification of Extremism

Studies reveal AI systems can reflect biases in their training data, sometimes exhibiting left or right-leaning tendencies. Algorithms create echo chambers amplifying extremist views, posing societal risks; future solutions require robust bias detection and AI literacy.

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