Misinformation
Slopaganda could upend elections
As the election 2025 approaches this week, the issue of misinformation, disinformation and propaganda is becoming more common. But then......
How Energy Misinformation swayed the German Federal Election
The most recent snap election in Germany saw the right wing party, Alternative For Germany or AFD, surge to second......
Disinformation named top global risk in 2025
Misinformation and disinformation have once again been named the top global risk in the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Global Risks......
Meta shuts down U.S Fact Checking Programs on Social Media
Meta has dropped its U.S fact checking programs designed to label viral, misleading content via their social media platforms. Fact......
Exploring the truth behind the “Dead Internet Theory”
Recently, online media outlets and academics have explored the truth behind what’s called “the Dead Internet Theory”. The theory claims......
Exploring AI in the Australian News Industry
The rise of generative AI technology in newsrooms across the country is raising questions regarding the future of the Australian......
How does social media affect democratic societies?
Over time, social media has become a vehicle for the dissemination and discussion of political viewpoints and analysis. As elections......
Misinformation and its impact on Israel-Gaza conflict
Misinformation and fake news have significantly impacted the public’s understanding of the Israel and Gaza conflict, leading to confusion among......
Endometriosis and pregnancy: Women’s accounts of doctor’s advice
Endometriosis is a painful and often misunderstood disease, and misinformation about its diagnosis and effective treatment options persists not only......
Voice to Parliament Debate Awash with Misinformation
The spreading of misinformation and false claims online about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament is worsening a significant lack of......