propaganda techniques
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The Fog of (Information) War Looms Large Over the Ukraine Crisis
What the heck is happening in Ukraine? The answer to that question largely depends on who you ask, what you’re willing to believe, and, probably, what kind of content fills your newsfeed.
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9 Viral Images From 2021 That Were Totally Fake
The internet has always been filled with fake images, but in 2021 the were too many fakes to count. Fake teeth, fake protests, and fake movie posters top the list of viral deceptions we spotted this year. Though there is way too much misinformation to summarize here — especially about the covid-19 health crisis —…
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Facebook Thinks Buzzfeed-Style Quizzes Will Solve Its Climate Misinformation Problem
On Thursday, Facebook announced it was taking new steps to help combat climate change misinformation on its platform, including creating a grant program to invest in fact-checking initiatives worth a whole $US1 ($1.5) million dollars. (So generous to throw the spare change you found in between your couch cushions at this problem, Mark Zuckerberg!)
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DOJ Seizes Middle East News Sites for Allegedly Spreading Disinformation
The U.S. Department of Justice seized 36 domains associated with news outlets in Iran, Yemen, and Palestine on Tuesday, according to a press release from the DOJ. The websites were taken for allegedly promoting disinformation campaigns and for violating U.S. sanctions against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard and radical terrorist groups.