Seeing Is No Longer Believing: Deepfakes and the Death of Visual Evidence
The erosion of trust in visual evidence is a critical concern, particularly in legal systems ...
Thought leadership on ethical AI, peacebuilding technology, and democratic innovation
The erosion of trust in visual evidence is a critical concern, particularly in legal systems ...
The rapid proliferation of deepfakes has fundamentally altered the landscape of digital communication, challenging traditional notions of truth and authenticity. From 500,000 in 2023 to over 8 million...
Misinformation refers to false information that’s often spread, whether intentionally or unintentionally, without always the intent to deceive but with potential to mislead. This phenomenon isn’t conf...
The Brennan Center for Justice, a nonpartisan institute, is dedicated to upholding democratic values. This is done through research and advocacy, and its work has focused extensively on voter suppress...
Disinformation is an orchestrated activity; actors employ strategic deceptions and media manipulation tactics that advance political, military, or commercial goals.
How the deliberate spread of false information threatens democratic processes, erodes institutional trust, and exploits gaps in digital literacy across societies worldwide.
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How false information spreads and why it works on us - and the critical thinking, prebunking and resilience strategies that help individuals, organisations and democracies push back.
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