Your GDI Read Out: Weekly Reading List
There has been a huge spotlight in the media on the risks of disinformation ahead of the EU Elections which kick-off on 23 May. In the run-up to the vote, investigative journalists…
Ad-Tech: A Solution for Disinformation
Disinformation actors are gaming the online advertising system for a quick dollar. A system developed to help advertisers reach their audiences more effectively is being abused for money by those who…
Your GDI Read Out: Weekly Reading List
The disinformation space is constantly changing. New academic research is trying to shed light on how disinformation is spread. Media exposes are uncovering the networks behind it. And platforms are constantly issuing…
Hats and Hate: Merchandising Disinformation Brands
While addressing disinformation may feel Sysyphean at times, it is important to recognise that the tactical playbooks in use are nothing new. In fact, they are often based on digital marketing practices…
Weaponising Biases
People have always sought to disinform others – all the way back to the days of ancient Rome. In the 21st century the key difference is technology, which brings unprecedented speed and scale…
Follow the Money – How Disinformation Has Become a Big Business
Much has been written about disinformation for political ends, whether by foreign states interfering in elections or domestic actors trying to sway social or political discourse in their own country. Far less…