Fake news can boost trust in government
Misinformation has a diverse impact on trust in society, with benefits for the government, at…
Is social media the source of most COVID misinformation?
In the context of a crisis like COVID-19, there is good reason to be concerned…
The ethical imperative for diverse viewpoints and debate
Methods designed to protect integrity are being corrupted, confirmation bias is endemic, and people are…
The urgent need for media literacy in an age of annihilation
Everyone needs to learn to ask questions about what stories are told, and the implications…
Is the popular narrative harming development of AI?
Discussions of artificial intelligence in the public domain are often framed in the language of…
Fake news and the return of credentials
Credentials provide a circuit-breaker for gaining trusted access to people in a world that is…
New research uncovers how we consume science news
A recent study highlights the challenge faced when trying to ensure citizens get accurate science…
Mapping the conspiracy theory networks of mass shooting events
When a recent study mapped mass shooting conspiracy talk, it found an emerging alternative online…
The “Calling Bullshit” university course
The creators are very happy for other institutions to adapt the materials for their own…
Editorial: Do lobby groups and political parties stage fake front group campaigns?
A newspaper article has accused an anti-Safe Schools advocate of staging a fake front group…
