# disinformation
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This year
2024
THE MORNING LEAD
French Ambassador concerned over Russian disinformation operations ahead of EU elections
Vincent Guérend spoke to The Journal this week about the current security situation across Europe and ongoing disinformation activities by Russian agents.
Niall O'Connor
18 Feb
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AI
US state investigates artificial voice message impersonating Joe Biden ahead of election
22 Jan
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Voices
Tom Felle: Toxic language around migration is not unique to Ireland - it's playing out globally
Tom Felle
Updated
22 Jan
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FACTCHECK
Ahead of a big electoral year, sign up to The Journal's newsletter on fake news and misinformation
18 Jan
6.9k
Artificial Intelligence
AI-driven misinformation biggest global risk ahead of major elections, according to WEF report
10 Jan
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Fitness To Practice
Professional misconduct allegations against HSE physio who made false claims about Covid-19 upheld
5 Jan
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Last year
2023
disinformation
EU launches probe into Elon Musk's X over disinformation related to 7 October Hamas attack
18 Dec 2023
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big tech
Social media companies to address TDs today over disinformation and media literacy
6 Dec 2023
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FACTCHECK
Dublin riots: How a mob in the capital turned to looting, arson and calls to kill
Dublin city centre was largely shut down last night as rioters attacked gardaí, looted shops and set vehicles on fire.
What exactly happened in Dublin city and how did the situation escalate so quickly?
To understand that, we need to explore what has been happening online in terms of anti-immigration rhetoric
As is often the case with a breaking news story, many rumours gained traction yesterday before the truth had time to emerge
24 Nov 2023
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RELATED
As it happened: Increased Garda presence in Dublin, Opposition declare no confidence in Commissioner
24 Nov 2023
Schools close early and clinics cancelled at Temple Street amid fears of unrest in central Dublin
24 Nov 2023
Aoife Barry: I didn’t recognise the Dublin I witnessed yesterday - it was terrifying
24 Nov 2023
FACTCHECK
Major analysis shows how Irish disinformation ecosystem has been 'co-opted by far-right actors'
20 Nov 2023
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FACTCHECK
Ireland “a victim of Russian disinformation”, experts on Ukraine war say
17 Nov 2023
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Artificial Intelligence
YouTube to regulate 'synthetic' content amid fears that AI is spreading misinformation and scams
14 Nov 2023
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crypto ads
RTÉ warns of social media 'deep fake' reports pretending to be from national broadcaster
21 Oct 2023
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Social Media
EU opens disinformation probes into Meta and TikTok over spread of Israel-Hamas content
19 Oct 2023
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Social Media
EU extends warning about disinformation surrounding Israel-Hamas war to YouTube bosses
Updated
13 Oct 2023
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disinformation
EU warns Musk X spreading 'illegal' disinformation after Hamas attack
10 Oct 2023
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Misinformation
TikTok dismantles operation that targeted Irish users with 'divisive views' on nationalism
28 Sep 2023
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FACTCHECK
A global summit on combatting misinformation starts today - sign up here for updates
28 Jun 2023
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Voices
Opinion: When it comes to news trust, AI presents both opportunities and risks
Dr Kirsty Park
14 Jun 2023
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AI criminals
ChatGPT's ability to draft realistic texts makes it tool for scammers & cyber crime - Europol
27 Mar 2023
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THE MORNING LEAD
'It's relentless': The toll of online abuse on community groups supporting asylum seekers
6 Mar 2023
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Voices
FactCheck newsletter: Despite Covid's lessons about fake news, history is now repeating itself
Stephen McDermott
5 Mar 2023
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THE MORNING LEAD
The 15-minute city: how Ireland's conspiracy theorists grew to fear an urban planning concept
26 Feb 2023
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disinformation
Working group established to counter spread of 'false and harmful' disinformation
21 Feb 2023
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Simon Harris
Harris says decision-making process for those seeking asylum will be accelerated
Updated
4 Feb 2023
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All time
critical thinking
Media literacy efforts in Ireland to be supported by new awards
21 Dec 2022
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FACTCHECK
FactCheck: Sign up to The Journal's monthly newsletter about misinformation trends
30 Aug 2022
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Misinformation
The Good Information Podcast: Misinformation - is there still time to win the battle?
17 Jun 2022
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Podcast
The Explainer: In the age of disinformation and misinformation, how does factchecking work?
5 May 2022
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Russian Disinformation
Watch: Open Newsroom - The EU frontline against Russian disinformation
21 Apr 2022
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sandy hook
Conspiracy website Infowars files for bankruptcy as Alex Jones faces libel lawsuits
19 Apr 2022
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open newsroom
Open Newsroom invitation: The EU frontline against Russian disinformation
14 Apr 2022
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disinformation
'Staged' corpses and blame for Ukraine: How Russia has tried to sow doubt about deaths in Bucha
4 Apr 2022
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FACTCHECK
The Journal FactCheck joins Irish alliance to detect and respond to disinformation
15 Mar 2022
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