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As social media is a key conduit for the distribution of disinformation, much of the literature on disinformation in elections has been focused on the internet and global social media […]
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Identifying disinformation in online social media is important for addressing several risks to society. However, methods for automatically detecting possible disinformation still mostly rely on low-level lexical cues, which are […]
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Climate change amplifies natural disasters, posing an existential threat to our society. However, a digital storm is raging on right-wing extremist Telegram channels where climate disinformation works to delegitimize scientific […]
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This study analyzes the reach and impact of disinformation narratives within four Central-Eastern Europe countries: the Czech Republic, Kosovo, Poland, and Serbia. Using survey data collected in mid-2023, we examine […]
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Recommendation systems have become central gatekeepers of online information, shaping what users see across a wide range of activities. In response, users increasingly organize and coordinate their behaviour to steer […]
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Recent literature on democratic backsliding shows how authoritarian populist leaders reshape policymaking by weakening institutions and dismantling policies. In Brazil, Bolsonaro’s presidency (2019–2022) was marked by systematic attacks on science, […]
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Disinformation in the political arena poses a serious threat to democracy, especially during electoral periods. These are critical moments when citizens are highly engaged with public discourse—and when disinformation tends […]
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The internet and online social networks have resulted in dramatic changes in the information landscape. Pessimistic views fear that networks and algorithms can limit exposure to various content by exposing […]
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This entry explores the coordinated campaigns phenomenon on online social media platforms, where actors strive to capture users’ attention and spread specific messages to shape public opinion and influence discourse. […]
