As I scroll through my social media, I can’t help but feel uneasy. Every post whether it’s news or ads for things I just looked up feels like it’s made just for me. It’s as if the algorithm knows me better than I do. These social media algorithms aren’t just feeding us what we want, […]
Tag: Misinformation
Misinformation and Digital Security during the 2024 Sri Lankan Presidential Election – Jenie Fernando
As Sri Lanka heads into its 2024 presidential election, a new battleground not only emerges on the streets or in political rallies but also on our social media feeds. The spread of misinformation has become a central issue that raises concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and its impact on young voters. As […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #16: The Nexus of Tech, Trust, and Elections (Monday, June 3, 2024)
For You Page, Not For Them: TikTok Limits Reach of State-Backed Accounts On May 2, 2024, the Brookings Institution, a non-profit organization, published a commentary highlighting an increase in activity by Russian “state-affiliated accounts” on TikTok. These accounts have been attempting to exert influence abroad during a crucial election year. The report found that while […]
Deciphering the Complexity of Misinformation: Strategies for Combating Digital Deception in the Information Age
Written by Jenie Fernando In an era where information serves as both a catalyst for progress and a tool for manipulation, the ubiquity of social media platforms has profoundly altered the dynamics of information dissemination. However, amidst the vast expanse of digital content lies a labyrinthine network of misinformation and disinformation, posing multifaceted challenges to […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #12: Policy Round-Up (Monday, April 08, 2024)
Welcome to the twelfth issue of NetMission’s news and policy digest, where we transform recent tech news and policy into a bit-size reader for you. In this edition, we will have a summary of recent policy developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and online safety, as well as the elections in Asia. Artificial Intelligence The initial […]