misinformation

India's WhatsApp murders - is this a technology or a human problem?

People are dying in India thanks to intentional disinformation being spread over — principally — Facebook's WhatsApp. This needs to be addressed - but how?

WhatsApp, mob justice and the desperate need for a strategic response worldwide

Messaging apps are allowing misinformation to spread faster than ever before, and tactical responses aren't working. We need to address this at a societal level, with research and education.

The network of sites supporting fake celeb obituaries

Life in the Kremlin's troll farm

Some fascinating reporting on Russia's misinformation operations, and how they aim to influence elections…