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Disinformation: From Lies to Behavioral Manipulation

Unlike misinformation, which is often spread unintentionally, disinformation is characterized by its purposeful intent to deceive. It typically involves a well-thought-out plan that includes the creation of false or misleading content, as well as a strategy for its dissemination to reach and influence a wide audience.

VIA Association | 6 min read | Sep 30, 2024

Artificial Intelligence: How It Is Changing Our Lives and Combating Misinformation – an Interview with an AI Lecturer

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the key technological innovations. It not only helps to optimize everyday processes but also opens new opportunities to tackle complex challenges in areas as diverse as healthcare, education, transport, and business. AI technologies allow us to perform tasks faster and more efficiently, analyze large amounts of data, make better-informed decisions, and anticipate future needs.

Civic Resilience Initiative | 8 min read | Sep 26, 2024

Integrating AI and Adapting to the Technological Shift in Journalism

Deepfakes, as artificially manipulated content, are one of the most significant issues in today’s world of (dis)information. However, we must also acknowledge the benefits that artificial intelligence (AI) brings to the world of information. There are now numerous examples worldwide of AI becoming an integral part of the daily work of media professionals, from writing news articles about specific events to creating visualizations of people or things that could not be realized without the help of an application.

Dren Gerguri | 4 min read | Sep 12, 2024

The Potential and Benefits of Using Generative AI Chatbots for Media Literacy Training

This article investigates the types and usage of AI-powered technology – large language models (LLMs) that can mimic the way we talk and write – from the perspective of media literacy.

Ivanova Iglika | 12 min read | Aug 12, 2024

Technological Sophistication and the Difficulty of Detecting Deepfakes: Every Second Respondent Is Deceived by Two Deepfakes in the Experiment

Deepfakes are a form of audio-visual manipulation through artificial intelligence. Recent developments in this field have increased the curiosity to understand more about deepfakes. The literature on deepfakes has multiplied in recent years.

Dren Gerguri | 4 min read | Jul 4, 2024

Introducing DeepFakeShield: Dren Gerguri's 6-Step Model to Combat AI Manipulation

The rise of AI technology has raised significant concerns about the spread of disinformation, but also about fraud and privacy breaches. Deepfakes, which are highly realistic synthetic media messages created using artificial intelligence, have a potential to deceive and manipulate on a massive scale. These sophisticated manipulations could be done in different forms, such as video, audio, and image, and the result is often indistinguishable, making it very challenging to discern a difference between real and manipulated content.

Dren Gerguri | 4 min read | Jul 3, 2024

Learning Groups: A Deep Dive into Countering Disinformation. Closed-Group Online Training | June - October 2024 | CERV EEAD

What is the aim of the Learning Groups?

We aim to create a safe and inspiring learning space for activists, educators, and local leaders from EU member states, who are working in an environment vulnerable to disinformation.

Hive Mind | 5 min read | May 24, 2024