The unique challenge of deepfakes lies in their ability to undermine the “seeing is believing” principle that everyone unconsciously observes. Though misinformation is an old enemy, the use of artificial […]
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Without question, the launch of ChatGPT in late November 2022 accelerated the current global AI boom, reshaping every sector, including the media industry. From students to scientists, doctors to mechanics,
The rise of Gen AI chatbots has seen a massive growth in reliance on these tools for information, research, and even companionship. A recent Pew Research Centre report put the
AI Chatbots and the Spread of Disinformation Part 1: The Not-So-Curious Case of X’s Grok Read More »
Summary AI-generated disinformation—including deepfakes, bot networks, and voice cloning—plays a role in amplifying ethnic and religious divisions, undermining trust in democratic processes. This study conducts a discursive analysis of how
AI and Disinformation: A Discursive Analysis of West African Election Read More »
Summary of Analysis The analysis of 8 months (1 January 2025 and 9 August 2025) of social media data reveals a volatile and contested information landscape ahead of the October
The spread of disinformation on Twitter (now known as X) is the subject of a growing body of research. That is attributable to the strength of the microblogging platform in
Introduction In an increasingly interconnected world, disinformation knows no borders. It targets democracies, regardless of geography or political context, with the intent to destabilize and undermine public trust. This report
Background The Lake Chad region, encompassing parts of Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon, has been plagued by a complex and protracted conflict with devastating humanitarian consequences. Despite some positive developments,
Analysing Online Information Disorder on the Conflict in the Lake Chad Region Read More »
Introduction The Lake Chad Basin (LCB) is an important freshwater lake straddling four countries in the Sub-Saharan region: the northern part of Cameroon, western Chad, south-east Niger, and northeastern Nigeria.
