misinformation
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Artificial intelligence
AI tools are generating convincing misinformation. Engaging with them means being on high alert
AI tools are now generating content that’s difficult to distinguish from reality. Fact-checking is our main defence.
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Artificial intelligence
The Galactica AI model was trained on scientific knowledge – but it spat out alarmingly plausible nonsense
Galactica readily generates toxic and nonsensical content dressed up in the measured and authoritative language of science.
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Brain power
Signalling the credibility of news sources does little to dampen spread of misinformation
Exploring the impact of NewsGuard browser extension “shield” symbols on behavior.
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Brain power
It’s not just a social media problem – how search engines spread misinformation
Search engines often serve up a distorting blend of information and misinformation.
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KM in international development
Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) knowledge management resources
FARA has produced and co-produced a range of downloadable knowledge management resources including a series of six policy briefs.
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Brain power
Research shows a strong public desire for science
Misinformation online is certainly a problem, but research has found strong demand from the general public for the highest quality…
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Brain power
Research explores how we choose what to believe
Misinformation can spread because we believe expert consensus exists when it doesn’t, but people do have the capacity to distinguish…
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Brain power
Report argues that censorship is not the answer to misinformation challenge
Scientific misinformation harms both individuals and society, but a report from the Royal Society argues that censorship is not the…
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Quality of science and science communication
How scientific communication can spread misinformation
Attention is a scarce resource, so there is an inherent incentive for scientists, universities, and journalists to hype things more…
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Brain power
Misinformation on social media fuels vaccine hesitancy: a global study shows the link
Combating social media disinformation regarding vaccines is critical to reversing the growth in vaccine hesitancy around the world.
