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Despite years of efforts to combat disinformation, we remain far from a satisfactory set of solutions. The rise of generative AI, which enables the creation of highly credible fake content […]
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Cyber disinformation is a global, very sophisticated phenomenon, capable of producing negative consequences on democratic values and institutions. This chapter argues that individual behavior of users plays a key role […]
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The existence of democratic systems of government threatens the legitimacy of authoritarian regimes. Democracy presents unique opportunities and vulnerabilities, including public debate and free expression, which nefarious actors can exploit […]
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This chapter explores how citizens in the Frisian area of the Netherlands joined forces to combat disinformation through the project "De Pit" from September 2022 to September 2023. The project […]
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In information environments characterized by institutional distrust, fragmentation and the widespread dissemination of conspiracies and disinformation, citizens perceive misinformation as a salient and threatening issue. Especially amidst disruptive events and […]
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Information warfare and influence operations (IWIO) have emerged as central concerns in international security studies, particularly following high-profile events such as the Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. […]
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Political disinformation has become an important concern in both public discourse and scholarly inquiry, particularly following the electoral successes of populist movements in Western democracies since 2016. These events have […]
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In a context strongly shaped by disinformation, particularly during elections, this article examines Elections24Check, a transnational fact-checking initiative coordinated by the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN) during the 2024 European […]
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This chapter analyzes the organizational dimension of the modern conspiracy movement by focusing on one case study organization which has promoted conspiracy theories about 5G, COVID-19 and the 2020 United […]
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This article explores how gender, rural – urban and regional inequalities in youth digital citizenship shape political participation during conflict. Drawing on multiple rounds of longitudinal qualitative research with young […]
