Today FuJo, in association with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, have published a new research report, CodeCheck 2020: A Review of Platform Compliance with the EC…
As the struggle to flatten the curve of COVID-19 continues, the ever-growing challenge of preventing false and misleading rumours online has hit a new peak.…
Misinformation spread over social media has been a significant concern for government and medical officials over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Irish government…
A new report examines what lessons can be learned from the Citizens’ Assembly to support public engagement with climate change. Published by the EPA, the…
John Crowley at the Ethical Journalism Network has interviewed fact-checkers and verification experts to understand the major issues surrounding COVID-19 mis/disinformation. The article ‘Tacking misinformtion…
Fact-checkers are proving that the competition is not with each other, but with disinformation. In an interview with this researcher, Cristina Tardáguila – the associate…
Disinformation is thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic. While a panoply of false rumours, hoaxes, and phishing scams have targeted health care and social distancing measures,…
Like any other industry, media organisations around the world are trying hard to adapt to the shockwave created by the spread of COVID-19: confined journalists…
The pace at which the ongoing COVID-19 crisis evolves has left governments, media and experts struggling to adapt their communication strategies to effectively ensure the…
For years, the major social platforms have been criticised for failing to counteract harmful content. Their COVID-19 response demonstrates that they can do more to…