Misinformation

Pro-Iran narratives target Azerbaijan’s Jewish war hero amid Israel-Baku disinformation row

The posts appeared amid renewed Iranian and pro-Iranian claims that Azerbaijan is being used as a platform for Israeli operations against Iran.

Jewish National Hero of Azerbaijan Albert Agarunov
Social media and the algorithm move faster than facts and claims can be verified.

Study finds five social media posts may shape lasting opinions

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023.

The US and Israel need an Iron Dome for the information war

After October 7, the battlefield expanded online, where narratives spread as fast as the war itself.

'Digital Warrior': How a lone soldier shaped Israel's global narrative after October 7


Pro-Palestinian social networkers use 'algo-speak' to avoid detection

To avoid moderation by algorithms, users post about 'P*les+in1ans,' 't*rr0rism', and 'Pa&lesti*ne,' inventing new codes and work-arounds whenever the AI catches on.

 Facebook's new rebrand logo Meta is seen on smartphone in front of displayed logo of Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Whatsapp and Oculus in this illustration picture taken October 28, 2021

Murakuc: Fighting misinformation in Morocco

Israel’s steadfast support for Morocco, notably in its recent recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, has further deepened Adil Faouzi’s appreciation for Israel. 

 The Jews of Morocco meet in congress at Ben Ahmed, in the province of Settat, June 10, 1986, Morocco.

Fake news exposed: Injured Gaza baby photo has been proven to be AI-generated

The new version of the AI art generator DALL·E 3, has reservations about generating images symbolizing Israeli advocacy, like a robust Israeli soldier with an eagle and the country's flag.

Injured Gaza baby photo which has been proven to be AI-generated.

1 in 4 social media accounts discussing Hamas right now is a terrorist bot

Over 40,000 fake social media accounts are trying to make you believe that Hamas is humane, strategic, and justified for its catastrophic shock attack in the south of Israel.

 Hamas bot posts promoting the narrative that taking dozens of Israeli civilians hostage was justified. Posts like this had a potential reach of 230,000,000 views.

Cancer misinformation is harmful to women’s health

Misinformation about cancer is spreading on TikTok and it's harming women.

TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022.

Facebook’s design makes it unable to control vaccine misinformation

The world’s largest social media platform failed to eliminate falsehoods during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Woman holds smartphone with Meta logo in front of a displayed Facebook's new rebrand logo Meta in this illustration picture taken October 28, 2021.