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Short videos explaining the manipulation techniques commonly found in online misinformation may make people less susceptible to it, according to […]
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The protest at Parliament was unlike anything seen before, say NZ disinformation researchers in a fresh report. Seeking to understand […]
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2020 has been one of the most challenging years for scientists and journalists in recent history, as researchers and media […]
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Twitter bots play an enormous role in spreading misinformation, according to a study conducted during the 2016 US presidential election […]
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