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@EmbassyConakry
@embassyconakry
2 years
Le #USWestAfricaTechChallenge recherche des solutions technologiques innovantes pour contrer la #disinformation, avec des prix allant jusqu'à 250 000 dollars ! En savoir plus 👉 https://t.co/9Maf9QZ0qL Postulez d'ici le 16 juillet ! #USenGuinée
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@ThisIsBecera
Becera
2 years
The #USWestAfricaTechChallenge seeks innovative technology solutions to counter #disinformation, with awards up to $250k! Learn more 👉 https://t.co/xNUs5LWNvg Apply by July 16! @TheGEC @USEmbAbidjan @MICEN_CI @SheCodeAfrica @ImpactHubAbj @ThisIsBecera
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@ThisIsBecera
Becera
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The #USWestAfricaTechChallenge seeks innovative technology solutions to counter #disinformation, with awards up to $250k! Learn more 👉 https://t.co/xNUs5LWNvg Apply by July 16! @TheGEC @USEmbAbidjan @MICEN_CI @SheCodeAfrica @ImpactHubAbj @ThisIsBecera
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@AndrewYNg
Andrew Ng
3 years
1/Large language models like Galactica and ChatGPT can spout nonsense in a confident, authoritative tone. This overconfidence - which reflects the data they’re trained on - makes them more likely to mislead.
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@CNemrRun
Christina Nemr
3 years
+1 to this succinct plea. Now to put some resources behind it.....
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@ThisIsBecera
Becera
3 years
From data-driven reporting to couple therapy techniques, @CelesteKatzNYC explores how journalists are moving beyond divisive narratives in political coverage today. #Election2022 @NiemanReports
@NiemanReports
Nieman Reports
3 years
Ahead of today's midterm elections, Americans are polarized and are having trouble simply talking to each other and agreeing on basic facts. Here’s a look at some of the ways journalists are advancing coverage that gets beyond “us versus them.” https://t.co/zAkeNpzTkB
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@DFRLab
DFRLab - @dfrlab.bsky.social
3 years
Last week, @Twitter released multiple datasets consisting of six inauthentic networks linked to #China and #Iran that tweeted polarizing content about the United States’ November 2022 midterm elections. @stanfordio and @DFRLab break them down:
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@ThisIsBecera
Becera
3 years
Check out @IOpartnership's new guidance on IO investigations, offering perspective on the challenges different researchers have come up against and guidance on navigating these difficulties.
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@ThisIsBecera
Becera
3 years
What We’re Reading: Civic Engagement Edition This week, we explore the state of civic engagement in today's digital world and how we might improve upon it. 🗳️ Featuring readings from @CSIS, @WorldBank, @BrookingsInst and more. https://t.co/6zVC4pA1GM
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Exploring different aspects of civic engagement and how it might have an impact on reducing polarization and divisions.
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@ThisIsBecera
Becera
3 years
When does #disinformation go viral? Check out the new @NiemanLab guide for journalists and news organizations assessing voting- and election-related rumors in the weeks leading up to the 2022 midterms.
@NiemanLab
Nieman Lab
3 years
As we approach the final weeks of the 2022 midterm elections, election officials, analysts, journalists and news organizations should be aware of how certain rumors and claims can spread and take hold in our information environments.
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@ThisIsBecera
Becera
3 years
Facing stubborn election denialism and targeted #disinformation campaigns, state officials have their hands full heading into the #MidtermElections2022 @eliza__thompson walks us through localized efforts to protect election integrity this November. https://t.co/iv5IE90Gbf
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@ThisIsBecera
Becera
3 years
Check out this excellent rundown by @EYnews of some key issues hindering tech innovation in government today. https://t.co/rAGr3V6O3P
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@ThisIsBecera
Becera
3 years
"The paper's findings effectively turn the echo chamber on its head: social media polarizes not by isolating us from opposing views, but by making us interact with opposing partisans. They throw us into a partisan war in which we are forced to take sides" -@pettertornberg
@pettertornberg
Petter Törnberg
3 years
Social media has been broadly linked to intensifying political polarization. But why would social media drive polarization? My new paper in PNAS suggests that the reason might not be what you think... 🧵 https://t.co/TYmzN8jsg2
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@FairPlayA
Fair Play Alliance
3 years
The Designing for Digital Thriving Challenge is live. We’re looking to you, our community, to come together to help design healthy, inclusive digital spaces that enable us all to thrive. Join us, @RiotGames, @CooneyCenter, & @IDEO & submit your proposal: https://t.co/QMi9Fa82N4
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@ThisIsBecera
Becera
3 years
New @AidData research on #PRC global public diplomacy efforts shows how China looked to amplify and legitimize its state-run #media through content-sharing partnerships in over 100 countries.
@samanthajcuster
Samantha Custer
3 years
Did you know? #China amplified its state-run #media by signing 429 content-sharing partnerships w/ domestic outlets in 100+ countries over 2 decades to leverage their networks and credibility. The #US & #Thailand attracted most. Learn more here & share: https://t.co/gM6b6tKEdt
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@NiemanLab
Nieman Lab
3 years
Thanks to a @LIONPubs grant, the worker-owned @RANGEMedia4all has a two-year window to build revenue and an audience. “Are we moving fast enough for the length of runway we have to lift off? That’s the real question.”
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@ISDglobal
Institute for Strategic Dialogue
3 years
Prior to the Italian 🇮🇹 elections, ISD published an analysis of the most active and popular pro-Kremlin Italian Twitter accounts. Now, with a far-right victory, understanding this cohort is even more important. https://t.co/jbfoFXIyBq
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This dispatch examines how the pandemic has pushed users toward alt news sources that are now spreading pro-Kremlin disinformation.  
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@UNDP
UN Development
3 years
Our iVerify tool is the first #DigitalPublicGood to tackle misinformation. iVerify combines AI tech and human fact checking to identify false narratives and combat the spread of false narratives during election periods. Learn more: https://t.co/vYWF0qPzfF #DPGs4DPI #UNGA
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