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Social media fragmentation raises disinformation risks

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INT

One driving factor of this risk is that in 2024 over 4 billion people -- around half the world's population -- will be able to vote in elections. These polls will take place at a…

GenAI will test major 2024 national elections

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Notable poll-bound countries include the United States, India, Russia, Ukraine, Indonesia, Egypt and South Africa, and possibly the United Kingdom. Textual and audio-visual…

China's NFT market will see slower but stable growth

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CHINA

In the current market, they are mostly considered to act as certificates of ownership for digital content such as audio-visual material and images. The most expensive NFT thus far…

Islamic State sets trends in militant social media use

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MIDDLE EAST

Analysis of the use of social media by jihadists.

Chile's new cabinet may face internal differences

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CHILE

Boric’s government marks the beginning of a new political cycle, presaging likely party realignments, particularly on the left and in the centre, and the emergence of a new…

Ottawa may lose some battles over digital issues

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CANADA

The Online Streaming Act, passed in April, adds digital streaming services to the CRTC’s responsibilities. Following the announcement of a registration requirement for companies…

Growing drone use will drive international regulation

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INTERNATIONAL

The EP's move gives parliamentary backing to the effort to develop common EU drone rules. The report advanced nothing novel, but will both encourage and put pressure on the…

United States seeks lead on AI-enabled defence systems

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UNITED STATES

US exploration of artificial intelligence-enabled defence systems.

Malicious uses of social media bots will rise

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INT

In particular, bots are used to increase the speed and scale of misinformation campaigns and foreign propaganda. They make attribution of such activities to specific actors…

Spanish government should survive its full term

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SPAIN

However, as opinion polls show that contending left- and right-wing party blocs are closer in terms of voting intentions, the government's performance and ability to collaborate…