disinformation

Explainer / Calling on citizen warriors: Unite, resist, overcome

Bangladesh faces a disinformation war threatening its image, sovereignty, and unity.

Whom is the propaganda on X for?

The disinformation game is now increasingly a part of our political makeup.

Disinformation war engulfs Mexican presidential race

Internet users using old videos or footage taken out of context have repeatedly accused opposition candidate Xochitl Galvez of wanting to scrap outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's social programs.

Misinformation and disinformation: A threat to democracy in Bangladesh

In today’s digital age, the spread of misinformation and disinformation has arisen as a major challenge to global democracy.

‘There’s a huge difference between DSA and CSA’

Mohammad Ali Arafat, the newly appointed state minister for information and broadcasting, in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.

OpenAI to launch anti-disinformation tools for 2024 elections

The explosive success of text generator ChatGPT spurred a global artificial intelligence revolution but also triggered warnings that such tools could flood the internet with disinformation and sway voters.

Women and politics in the disinformation era

Left unchecked, gendered disinformation poses a serious threat to women’s equal political participation.

Curb social media rumors

The National Security Council yesterday directed law enforcement and intelligence agencies to be on alert so that no one can spread any disinformation on social media centring the next national election.

Why is political disinformation on the rise?

Lack of transparency creates perfect breeding ground for its spread

December 10, 2024
December 10, 2024

Calling on citizen warriors: Unite, resist, overcome

Bangladesh faces a disinformation war threatening its image, sovereignty, and unity.

August 10, 2024
August 10, 2024

Whom is the propaganda on X for?

The disinformation game is now increasingly a part of our political makeup.

May 26, 2024
May 26, 2024

Disinformation war engulfs Mexican presidential race

Internet users using old videos or footage taken out of context have repeatedly accused opposition candidate Xochitl Galvez of wanting to scrap outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's social programs.

February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024

Misinformation and disinformation: A threat to democracy in Bangladesh

In today’s digital age, the spread of misinformation and disinformation has arisen as a major challenge to global democracy.

February 3, 2024
February 3, 2024

‘There’s a huge difference between DSA and CSA’

Mohammad Ali Arafat, the newly appointed state minister for information and broadcasting, in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.

January 16, 2024
January 16, 2024

OpenAI to launch anti-disinformation tools for 2024 elections

The explosive success of text generator ChatGPT spurred a global artificial intelligence revolution but also triggered warnings that such tools could flood the internet with disinformation and sway voters.

January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024

Women and politics in the disinformation era

Left unchecked, gendered disinformation poses a serious threat to women’s equal political participation.

November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023

Curb social media rumors

The National Security Council yesterday directed law enforcement and intelligence agencies to be on alert so that no one can spread any disinformation on social media centring the next national election.

November 12, 2023
November 12, 2023

Why is political disinformation on the rise?

Lack of transparency creates perfect breeding ground for its spread

November 12, 2023
November 12, 2023

Spin doctors go into overdrive ahead of polls

With the national election just around the corner, both pro-government and anti-government elements are out to manipulate public opinion through a vigorous campaign on social media platforms and private messaging apps, turning them into hotbeds of spin doctoring, disinformation and fake news.