What is disinformation, and what are its consequences for society? Social scientist Philip Howard says disinformation is “purposefully crafted and strategically placed information that deceives someone, tricks them into believing…

The case for digital literacy In our increasingly connected world, the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) brings both promise and peril. While AI can drive innovation and societal progress,…

Internet shutdowns during elections pose a significant threat to democratic processes In 1839, when Edward Bulwer-Lytton stated that “the pen is mightier than the sword”, he had no way of…

Disinformation has proven deadly for many Africans In February 2013, gunmen believed to have been members of the terror group Boko Haram shot dead nine female health workers outside two…

The 2023 election cycle saw Nigerian voters overwhelmed with disinformation. Sponsored news blogs, social media accounts, and other mass media spread disinformation at a rate unprecedented in the country’s fragile…

Russia’s use of disinformation campaigns to sway narratives is increasingly evident War has been marked by the use of propaganda and disinformation for centuries. Individuals, states, and non-state groups have…