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Tunisian Journalist Establishes Student Fact-Checking Network

Journalism students and professors established a student fact-checking network spanning the Middle East and North Africa that equips young people with the necessary skills to combat misinformation, as part of a project supported by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and led by Syrine Abidi. 

How to Report on AI in Elections

From image generators to chatbots, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere today; some AI services boast hundreds of millions of users. With one pivotal election just behind us in Argentina, and many more approaching all around the world in 2024, people are worried about AI’s ability to spread electoral misinformation.

What to Know About Generative AI and Its Effects on Disinformation

Since ChatGPT was released to the public in November 2022, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated the public’s attention. The rapidly evolving technology is already impacting industries such as education, travel and government. The media won’t be spared. 

How to Investigate Messaging Apps and Social Media for Electoral Disinformation

Forty countries, from the U.S. and India, to Russia, Taiwan and more, will hold national elections in 2024. 

Tips for Addressing Electoral Disinformation

Electoral disinformation has emerged as a significant threat to democratic processes in countries around the world. According to a recent global study by UNESCO, 85% of people worry about online disinformation, especially its impact on elections.

Ugandan Journalist Launches Innovative Project Aimed at Reducing Disinformation in Deaf Communities

Reporters, sign language interpreters and other community members have forged a network in Uganda that is countering misinformation in the deaf community, as part of a project supported by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and led by journalist Willy Chowoo.

A New Opportunity for Journalists to Investigate Election Disinformation

Journalists from across the world have the opportunity to receive funding, mentorship and training to expose the money behind mis- and disinformation targeting voters, as part of the global Disarming Disinformation program. This support comes as political campaigns kick off in dozens of countries across the world, with billions of people slated to take to the polls in 2024 for landmark elections – including in the U.S., India and Mexico. 

Advice to Tackle Rising Disinformation Ahead of Pivotal Elections Globally

From Argentina, where a far right libertarian candidate has emerged as the frontrunner in the general election this fall, to Mexico, India and the U.S. in 2024, the results of pivotal upcoming elections will have implications for democratic norms globally.

To Combat Disinformation, Journalists Need to ‘Go on the Offense,’ Says ICFJ President

An Editor & Publisher article recently featured ICFJ’s efforts to combat disinformation, through the Disarming Disinformation initiative. ICFJ President Sharon Moshavi discussed the various aspects of the program and highlighted the spread of disinformation on a global scale.

Cross-Border Reporting Teams Expose Disinformation Campaigns in the Americas

A cadre of journalists trained to investigate the origins of false information in the Americas are exposing the inner workings of disinformation campaigns across the region, with several cross-border investigations published so far – including one for the Associated Press republished over 100 times.

Seven teams, made up of 22 media outlets hailing from 10 countries, published the investigations with training, funding and expert mentorship, through the Disarming Disinformation program run by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).

The stories uncover disinformation targeting migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, the role U.S.-based organizations play in spreading gender disinformation in Latin America, the financing of climate change denialism in Brazil, and more.