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What We Do

We exist to disrupt the business model of monetising harmful content online. We work with governments, industry, and civil society to build stronger rules, standards, and accountability across the internet.

Research

We’re a data-driven organisation. Explore our latest research into disinformation and its harms.

Research

Climate Change Disinformation in Canada - August 2025

Climate change disinformation is reshaping debate in Canada’s digital environment. Denialist and delayist narratives frame climate action as illegitimate, authoritarian, or economically harmful, often blending with conspiracy theories and identity-based hostility. Foreign information manipulation and interference amplify these narratives, exploiting regional divides and deepening distrust in science and institutions. The result may threaten Canada’s ability to respond effectively to the climate crisis.

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Research

Hate Speech and Bigotry in Canada - August 2025

This report explores how hate speech and bigotry circulate in Canada’s digital spaces, fuelling division, targeting vulnerable communities, and eroding trust in democratic institutions. It shows how conspiracy theories and extremist rhetoric often reinforce these narratives, while foreign information manipulation and interference magnify their reach. Together, these dynamics normalise discrimination, drive polarisation, and increase the risk of offline harm. The findings underscore the urgent need for resilience strategies that strengthen social cohesion and protect democratic life.

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Research

State of Disinformation in Germany - June 2025

Disinformation in Germany is reshaping public discourse, spreading adversarial narratives that deepen social divisions and erode confidence in democracy. From online campaigns about elections and public health to rhetoric around migration, climate, and minority rights, these narratives often spill into real-world harms. This report maps the evolving information landscape, Germany’s regulatory and policy responses, and underscores the urgent need for collective resilience to safeguard democratic life in the digital age.

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Media Market Assessments

GDI assesses disinformation risk in media markets around the world. Explore our latest country reports here.

Country Study

Disinformation Risk Assessment: The Online News Market in Thailand

In collaboration with the Institute of Asian Studies at Chulalongkorn University (IAS), GDI has released a new report assessing the disinformation risks in Thailand’s media market based on a study of 33 news domains.

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Country Study

Disinformation Risk Assessment: The Online News Market in Bangladesh

GDI, In collaboration with Digitally Right Limited, has released a new report analysing the disinformation risks in Bangladesh’s media market based on a study of 33 news domains.

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Country Study

Disinformation Risk Assessment: The Online News Market in Japan

In collaboration with the Institute for the Next Generation of Journalism and Media at Waseda University, GDI has released a new report assessing the disinformation risk of Japan’s media market based on a study of 33 domains.

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Blog

Want to learn about the breaking news, trends, and thought leadership within the information ecosystem? Read GDI’s blog.

Blog

Milano-Cortina 2026: Three information manipulation playbooks on one global stage

Global, real-time events like the Olympic Games don’t just attract athletes and sponsors. They attract adversarial narratives and influence operators. The audience is worldwide, emotions run high, and the information environment is primed for speed, ambiguity, and viral “packaging.”

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Giving Advertisers Choice is Free Market Capitalism, not Censorship

Last December, the U.S. State Department announced a visa restriction policy targeting five Europeans, including GDI's co-founder Clare Melford, on the grounds of protecting freedom of speech. Yet, these draconian measures do nothing but harm both the public and the advertising industry.

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EU Tech Policy in 2026: From Paperwork to Power Politics

In 2026, the EU’s digital rulebook (DSA, DMA, and AI Act) faces a critical enforcement phase amid intense US opposition and geopolitical pressure. The year will determine if Europe can uphold its rights-based regulatory model or if external threats will undermine its digital sovereignty.

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