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Understanding the chronology of information provides a greater confidence in its source. Newsback provides the origin of news content and information.

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@guardiannews reports that #disinformation tactics used in past electoral campaigns could be supercharged by advances in #AI. UK media has verification teams tracing the authenticity of news, essential for healthy democracies.

Read more: https://t.co/7BtjzfPEsE

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The BBC has identified “four major falsehoods” posted by Twitter accounts with blue checkmarks. This symbol used to indicate a verified identity, but is now a paid-for handle. It’s important that the public can recognise trustworthy sources. https://t.co/feW6DIifEs

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MP Caroline Lucas has called for an enquiry into the government’s counter-disinformation unit (CDU), having discovered her details had been held on a series of reports after she criticised ministers and government policy #disinformation https://t.co/TJoBK8D9Lb

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France says it uncovered mass Russian-linked misinformation campaign faking government sites and national media channels - read more here: https://t.co/PquKQoPkWq

#fakenews #journalism

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Research by Thomson Reuters Inst. shows concern about #misinformation is growing. Highest in the UK at 69% (+8% on '22). Revealing rising concern about real vs fake online, with fears connected to news content from AI tech. More here: https://t.co/3lbdHJlgII
#journalism #tech

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BBC News reports that Twitter has withdrawn from the EU Code of Practice on Disinformation, amidst concerns that the move will contribute to an increase in the spread of disinformation....https://t.co/BvGfcOzxxR #disinformation #tech

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@DelphGatignol discusses 'Confronting AI and Journalism: How to restore trust in journalism in the face of AI?' #ai #journalism https://t.co/DiilS93xa5

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Today we’re unveiling BBC Verify – a new team and brand to transparently showcase how we investigate, source and verify our news

Lindsay McCoy will be the new executive editor of the team

Read more: https://t.co/6Wur2UEpv1

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Co-founder of Apple Steve Wozniak has called for #AI content to be clearly labelled, warning that AI could make scams and #misinformation harder for everyday users to spot. Would content creators be willing to do this? Full @MetroUK article here: https://t.co/uTxvs75psr

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Geoffrey Hinton, ‘Godfather of AI’ has left Google and sends a warning over the dangers of #misinformation, noting chatbots could be exploited by ‘bad actors’. Read more here:
https://t.co/3ntVx5BKod

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.@Newsback_com is the first repository of media content (print, online and broadcast) to implement and promote the #JournalismTrustInitiative, now displaying the JTI sign on media sources that have achieved certification. https://t.co/Lo2PjN2hya

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We are delighted to announce our partnership with @jti_standard and Reporters Without Borders @RSF_inter together making a more positive impact. Journalism Trust Initiative sign is on all media sources in our repository that have achieved certification #journalism #disinformation

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Social media giants have provided their first detailed reports on how they are tackling #disinformation as per Code of Practice on Disinformation...read more here: https://t.co/0gHmCwzF6G
#DSA #socialmedia

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Code of Practice on Disinformation: New Transparency Centre provides insights and data on online disinformation for the first time - Shaping Europe’s digital future https://t.co/zvZf3MN7T0

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An interesting article in @WiredUK about the proliferation of online #misinformation and propaganda: fact-checkers need tools to help automate and accelerate their work verifying vast quantities of information during complex or fast-moving situations: https://t.co/tNFS1e7sfm

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@DelphGatignol, business unit director, recently shared her thoughts on the Digital Services Act and what we need to be ready for. Read more on the @Vuelio blog:
https://t.co/6SxKJSLB2U

#DSA #euregulation #Media #journalists

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Can people be immunised against #misinformation? YouTube claims to have created an inoculation against deceptive techniques often used online to mislead people by testing short cartoons played during #YouTube ad slots. #fakenews #journalism
https://t.co/QHT45o5ilP

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A reportedly China-based hacking group created a malicious ‘fake’ website populated with articles stolen from @BBCNews & #Australian #news outlets. Another example of why tools & technology are critical to help fight #fake news. Read more here: https://t.co/XHhImoAYCO

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The UK #Onlinesafetybill plans have been put on hold until a new prime minister is in place in the autumn. The bill has already been three years in the making, so it will be interesting to see if it evolves further under the next prime minister.. https://t.co/b4Xfu3Slae