Russia's Internet Research Agency and Social Media Influence in U.S. Elections
Explore Russia's social media influence on U.S. public opinion during the 2016 election and how Americans unknowingly supported disinformation activities.
Cigarette Disinformation - Origins and Global Impact
Explore the origins and worldwide effects of cigarette disinformation campaigns, uncovering tactics used to manipulate public perception and health policies.
Infodemic: Half-Truths, Lies, and Critical Information in a Time of Pandemic
Explore misinformation trends during COVID-19, their impact, and strategies to combat false information. Learn from experts about verification, online disinformation, and media's role in addressing this critical issue.
The Battle to Communicate Climate Change - Lessons from the Front Lines
Insights on communicating climate change science effectively, addressing challenges, and countering disinformation while maintaining scientific integrity and public engagement.
Russian Malware in the Ukraine War
Explore Russian cyber tactics in Ukraine, including malware attacks on critical infrastructure and the interplay between kinetic and digital warfare. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of modern conflict.
Mr. Lord Goes to Washington, or Applying Security Outside the Tech World
Insights on applying enterprise security practices to political organizations, addressing phishing, best practices implementation, and disinformation campaigns. Valuable for SMBs and tech product developers.
Social Bots - Malicious Use of Social Media
Analyse de l'utilisation malveillante des médias sociaux pendant l'élection fédérale canadienne de 2019, examinant le rôle des bots sociaux dans la manipulation du discours politique et la désinformation.
Fighting Fake News - Can You Handle The Truth?
Exploring the impact of fake news, challenges in defining it, and potential solutions, with insights from media experts on combating misinformation while preserving free speech.
Operation V-Neptun
Explore a Cold War disinformation campaign in Czechoslovakia and its relevance to modern fake news, with insights from strategic studies expert Thomas Rid.
Disinformation Campaigns vs. Attribution Claims
Explore disinformation campaigns and attribution claims in cybersecurity, examining their impact and challenges in accurately identifying threat actors.
Your Facts Are Not Safe With Us - Russian Information Operations As Social Engineering
Explore Russian information operations and social engineering tactics, examining historical context, current strategies, and mitigation approaches for combating disinformation campaigns.
Fighting on the Front Line of the Cyber War
Explore strategies to combat disinformation, protect democracy, and navigate the challenges of social media in the digital age.
A Surprisingly Effective Way to Fight Misinformation | Dave Jorgenson | TED
Journalist and comedian Dave Jorgenson explores how humor can combat misinformation throughout history, from Plato's era to viral TikToks. He uses absurdist sketches to show how comedy can cut through fear, spark curiosity, and reveal nuanced truths about news and information.
How a Deepfake Almost Ruined My Political Career | Cara Hunter | TED
Politician Cara Hunter shares her personal experience as a deepfake victim just before her election, exploring how AI can undermine truth and democracy while proposing ways to harness this technology for good. This talk from TEDAI Vienna examines the urgent challenges of AI-generated disinformation in politics.
The Real-World Danger of Online Myths | Vidhya Ramalingam | TED
Counter-terrorism expert Vidhya Ramalingam discusses how disinformation is weaponized to justify violence, particularly against climate scientists, and introduces "prebunking" — a proactive approach to help people recognize and reject manipulative messages before they take root.
¿Qué es la cancelación en redes sociales? | Mady Delaia | TEDxUDLAP
La cancelación es un fenómeno social y digital, principalmente visto en las redes sociales, en donde las personas se unen para quitar el apoyo y dejar de convivir con una persona, empresa o figura pública por un comentario, opinión o hecho que no les gustó. En esta charla TEDx se dice que a veces l
Truth Vs TRP: How India Decides the Journalism It Deserves | Ashish R Pareek | TEDxKG Institutions
A talk about the uneasy relationship between the media and its audience and how the two mirror each other. It explores the idea that journalism doesn’t operate in isolation; it reflects the appetite of the society it serves. When outrage gets attention and noise drives numbers, the truth quietly sli
Así muere la verdad hoy | Esther Ruiz Moya | TEDxAlbacete
¿Es lo mismo verdadero que veraz? ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre estar informado… y sentirse informado? En esta poderosa charla, Esther Ruiz Moya, experta en comunicación y ANTENA DE ORO, revela cómo la verdad se diluye entre la velocidad, la inteligencia artificial, la polarización, los algoritmos
Czy możliwy jest świat bez teorii spiskowych? | Agnieszka Turska-Kawa | TEDxKatowice
W obliczu chaosu i braku satysfakcjonujących wyjaśnień wiele osób sięga po teorie spiskowe, które dają poczucie porządku i bezpieczeństwa. Narracje te sugerują istnienie ukrytych sił sterujących światem, oferując proste odpowiedzi na trudne pytania. Dzięki temu łagodzą lęk i dają złudne uspokojenie.
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