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On with Kara Swisher

The Fog of War: Navigating Disinformation Now

Oct 23, 2023
01:00:15
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Shayan Sardarizadeh, Renée DiResta, and Katie Harbath discuss the challenges of distinguishing real from fake news in the digital age, the increase of misinformation and disinformation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the responsibility of social media companies in stopping misinformation, and the importance of research and credible sources.
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Quick takeaways

  • The prevalence of misinformation and disinformation in the Middle East conflict makes it difficult to discern what is true and where it originates.
  • The viral spread of misleading videos and images, often taken from past conflicts or unrelated sources, contributes to the lack of trust and confusion among consumers of information.

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The Challenge of Misinformation in the Information War

In the podcast episode, the hosts discuss the prevalence of misinformation and disinformation in the current conflict in the Middle East. They highlight how organizations and individuals are using various platforms and AI tools to spread propaganda and monetize the information war. The flood of information, both real and fake, makes it difficult to discern what is true and where it originates. The hosts also address the challenges faced by social media platforms in moderating and curating content, and the pressure they face from regulators to combat disinformation.

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