Russia uses fake rape stories to create hostility to NATO troops
The current Russian information warfare comes in many shapes and forms. Some of the methods involve highly contemporary technology, such as bots and hackers, others rely on emotional narratives.
Filter bubbles are only part of the problem
Why we need to think about truth and legitimacy when consuming news, & the three-dimensional filter map that helps Americans today are often scolded for living inside of social media filter bubbles, avoiding news stories and opinions that are challenging or don’t fit into our world views.
How artificial intelligence can detect – and create – fake news
When Mark Zuckerberg told Congress Facebook would use artificial intelligence to detect fake news posted on the social media site, he wasn’t particularly specific about what that meant.
Thanking Putin, Serbian president claims Serbs ‘Suffered the most’ in Balkan conflict
"As you know, nothing in international relations lasts shorter than gratitude, and I would like to thank you once again for what you did in 2015, when you literally saved the Serbian people -- who were and are…
Fake: US Bans 155 Ukrainian Imports Due to Political Situation
Russian propagandist outlet RT declared last week that the US suspended duty free import of 155 types of Ukrainian products due to the political situation in the country, calling it a “slap in the face of President Petro Poroshenko’s regime”.
Propaganda, Disinformation and Fake News: What We Can Learn From Studies on Citizens’ Awareness...
By Dariya Orlova, PhD (Mohyla School of Journalism/StopFake Research Director) The proliferation of discourse about propaganda and fake news from predominantly professional debates to the popular information…
Novichok Poisoning: Russia’s Version #38 – False
Russia’s representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) “In the United States, nerve agents of “Novichok” type have not only been produced, but have even been patented as chemical weapons.
Immortal Regiment marches are a festival of the grotesque
Every year Russian state media boasts about the spread of “Immortal Regiment” marches around the world, in which people wear orange and black St.
Fake: University of Turin Recognizes so-called Donetsk People’s Republic Diplomas
Last week Italian national Maurizio Marrone announced that the University of Turin would recognize certificates from the universities of the so-called Donetsk people’s Republic.
Kremlin Watch Briefing: Russia not a priority disinformation threat for the European Commission
Russia is still not a priority threat for the European Commission when it comes to disinformation campaigns. In order to maintain a good relationship with President Trump, Ukraine is freezing investigations into Paul Manafort’s connections in the country.