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Fake news is not a new phenomenon, but it has burgeoned since the emergence of social media. The issue has taken centre stage since 2016 because of reports that Russia interfered…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB219775
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Advertising on social media.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244645
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Disinformation is being used in a variety of contexts -- from political and business competition to a broad spectrum of ethnic and religious rivalries. Moreover, foreign…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273669
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At the centre of this new drive are regulations that would require social media to remove damaging content upon the government’s request. Disinformation has expanded…
Implications of Facebook's changes.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229195
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Election meddling.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB243871
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This 'infodemic' is particularly acute where leaders have actively denied the significance of COVID-19 (Burundi, Madagascar, Tanzania), and where government is widely distrusted…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253447
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'Fake news' and US politics.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB226032
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Meta (formerly Facebook) has publicly identified both Russian and French involvement in regional disinformation efforts. However, West Africa's 'influence industry' comprises…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267763
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If enacted, it could substantially transform several aspects of the Brazilian internet. However, its many controversial points mean that its approval is far from guaranteed…