In the midst of the Israel-Gaza conflict, battle for truth has intensified, raising concerns for both journalists and news consumers. …
Misinformation may be popular but credibility commands trust
New York Times Op-Ed columnist Maureen Dowd recently wrote a reflective piece titled “Requiem for the Newsroom.” The article is …
5 expert tips to protect yourself from online misinformation
Jaigris Hodson, Royal Roads University and Andrea Galizia, Royal Roads University The spread of misinformation is a major problem impacting …
Covering Africa in a rapidly evolving digital landscape
It is a very tough time to be a journalist. It is a very challenging time for the media. I’m not …
How fake science websites hijack our trust in experts to misinform and confuse
Isobelle Clarke, Lancaster University The scientific method is rigorous. Claims and premises are supported with evidence. The peer review system …
Lessons from the Global South on how to counter harmful information
Herman Wasserman, University of Cape Town The large-scale contamination of the public sphere by rumours, hate speech, dangerous conspiracy theories …
Climate change misinformation fools too many people – but there are ways to combat it
Mikey Biddlestone, University of Cambridge and Sander van der Linden, University of Cambridge In recent decades, people in the UK …
50 Ugandan journalists trained on fact-checking
Over 50 journalists from radio, TV, print and online media in Uganda have completed a course on fact-checking. The virtual …