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An infinite supply of plausible opinions from fake, AI-powered pundits threatens to crowd out genuine discourse.
A new book argues that the best way to make the American internet less vulnerable to attack from authoritarian adversaries is to lock it down.
In a battle the United States can’t withdraw from, a coordinated campaign of truth, authenticity, and transparency is key to victory.
Here are some of the key takeaways from the Aspen Institute’s recent report on the dangers of information disorder—and a few additional suggestions.
Inauthentic social media accounts attributed to China have been identified as part of a disinformation campaign to defend the country’s treatment of the Uyghur Muslim minority in Xinjiang.
Following an increase in foreign interference and hostile information operations—both at home and abroad—the French government is preparing to fight back.
Both President Biden and Facebook have taken steps to dial down the temperature since last week’s dustup, but the fundamental problem remains: How can platforms effectively combat misinformation with steps short of takedowns?
Manufactured whistleblowing has become an element of disinformation campaigns to disrupt Taiwan’s sovereignty and stability.
How can the practitioner actually counter online foreign covert influence operations?
Openness need not empower authoritarian abuse of international institutions. Democratic leadership can contest the erosion of liberal values.