Thursday, April 29, 2021
It is no longer news that disinformation is a global challenge. We’re flooded with deceptive and manipulated content in every sphere of our lives.
One of the most alarming impacts of disinformation is the threat it poses to democracy worldwide. People need access to reliable, authentic information to exercise their democratic rights and responsibilities, and governments need credible feedback on their policies and performance to meet their obligations to citizens. Disinformation undermines these critical processes.
At this point there are many competing theories on how best to combat information manipulation. These approaches fall into a variety of categories, depending on whether they’re focused on disrupting the flow of disinformation, exposing it, or competing with it. Disruption tactics include regulating social media platforms, establishing norms and standards for online behavior, and blocking content or platforms. Exposure approaches include veri