European Disinformation Observatory

Social Observatory for Disinformation and Social Media Analysis operated by the H2020 SOMA project.

[Mediterranean Digital Media Observatory @MEDDMOhub]

To verify a suspicious online image, use a reverse image search engine. Check for previous usage and location. Determine if the photo is from a past or unrelated event. Use it to verify profile photos and detect AI-generated images.
#EDMO_EU #MedDMO #Factcheck #ReverseImageSearch

[Mediterranean Digital Media Observatory @MEDDMOhub]

There are various reverse image search engines online, including Google Images, TinEye, Yandex, and Bing Images, all working basically the same way. But don't forget that it's up to you to interpret the results!
#EDMO_EU #MedDMO #Factcheck #ReverseImageSearch

[Mediterranean Digital Media Observatory @MEDDMOhub]

The Internet has enabled new ways of publishing, sharing, and consuming information with relatively few regulations or editorial standards.That’s why it's essential to critically evaluate news sources and verify stories before sharing.

#EDMO_EU #MedDMO #Factcheck #News

[mever @meverteam]

Recent advances in generative AI create synthetic content that's hard for humans to differentiate from reality.The JPEG Trust standard aims at a versatile framework for reliably disseminating media resources.
Full paper here: https://t.co/N8jjzOyC5J
#MeVer #MediaAuthenticity

[Mediterranean Digital Media Observatory @MEDDMOhub]

Today, it’s election day in 🇬🇷 Political rivalries may intensify, but we make sure we don’t let our guard down. Many thanks to @Gorg_Mallia for the drawing! #edmo_eu #FactCheck #MedDMO

[kottke.org @kottke]

Using AI, creatives are imagining alternate world histories like "What if the Mayan empire never fell?", "What if Somalia conquered Europe?", and "What if India ruled Great Britain?" https://t.co/K2wajbaDj7

[vera.ai @veraai_eu]

ICYMI: registration open for event 'Meet the Future of AI: Countering Sophisticated & Advanced Disinformation' on 29 June in Brussels. In-person or virtual. Proudly presented by @ai4mediaproject @TITAN_Thinking #AI4Trust us & @EU_Commission/ @HorizonEU.
https://t.co/0UjQtDNUQB

[vera.ai @veraai_eu]

Registration OPEN - register NOW for the 'Future of AI: Countering Sophisticated & Advanced Disinformation'. It takes place in Brussels on 29 June. You can also attend online. Brought to you by @ai4mediaproject @TITAN_Thinking #AI4Trust @HorizonEU & us
https://t.co/0UjQtDNUQB

[mever @meverteam]

Our group had an exhibit on AI synthetic media and showcased detection tools at @CERTHellas Open Day 2023. We're thrilled to engage young audiences (ages 6+) and very thankful to @ai4mediaproject and @veraai_eu for their support.
#Mever #AI #SyntheticMedia

[Mediterranean Digital Media Observatory @MEDDMOhub]

The first edition of @EDMO_EUI 's Pan European fact-checking map is now live!

Check out the best work done, country-by-country and in an easy-to-read format 🤓#EDMOeu #FactCheck

https://t.co/JN4yIG2DMH

[Mediterranean Digital Media Observatory @MEDDMOhub]

4 tips to always bear in mind the fact checking process.
👉Allow your strong emotional reaction to pass.
👉Expand your search.
👉Do an advanced image search on search engines.
👉Go to a fact-checking website
#EDMO #MedDMO #FactChecking #Factcheck

[Mediterranean Digital Media Observatory @MEDDMOhub]

Greek article falsely claimed sculptures from Spain were first images of humans from Atlantis and that Tartessos was Greek. The article by the @AfpFact explains why we must fact-check before we share.
Read more: https://t.co/41c1LglXWP
#Edmo_eu #MedDMO #Factcheck #News

[Symeon Papadopoulos @sympap]

Conversations 2023 is happening again (7th time!) this year in Oslo, Norway. The explosion of #chatgpt and open LLMs make this edition quite special. #callforpapers and other information is available on the website: https://t.co/hSiJvSQu0c

[vera.ai @veraai_eu]

Save the date: on 17 January 2023 from 2-3 pm the EBU will host an introductory session to the https://t.co/Un6AeBl0JK project - also outlining how you can get involved. The session is direct especially at newsroom staff and verification folks. https://t.co/frF5snm5dY

[Mediterranean Digital Media Observatory @MEDDMOhub]

Cartoonist and media academic @Gorg_Mallia graphically celebrates the milestone of our launch. It only takes one person who isn't afraid. #TruthMatters #FactChecking

[mever @meverteam]

Guidelines for teachers and educators on tackling disinformation and promoting digital literacy through education and training https://t.co/Ui2eg073vd

[Denis Teyssou @dteyssou]

Just one month after starting our new R&D project @veraai_eu, we release an improved verification plugin (@WeVerify & @InVID_EU) with:
- keyframes service exposed on https
- same #UX in forensics for local images + improved error messages
- updated scrapers in Assistant

[European Digital Media Observatory @EDMO_EUI]

The new #EDMOeu Fact-checking Brief is out!

Read to find out how:

⚪ #Disinformation on the crisis of gas & prices keeps increasing in the EU
⚪ Narratives on #COVID19 #RussiaUkraineWar & #ClimateChange remain stable

👇👇
https://t.co/0nTK2o2ghq

@PagellaPolitica
@FactaNews

[AI4Media @ai4mediaproject]

📢 You can now apply to AI4Media #OpenCall2!
🫵 Apply until Nov 30th to receive €50K for your #Research or #Application project
In this open call, 🔟 projects will be selected & will be implemented over a 9 or 12-month period
Discover more https://t.co/B0Z2d9KIp📢 You can now apply to AI4Media #OpenCall2!
🫵 Apply until Nov 30th to receive €50K for your #Research or #Application project
In this open call, 🔟 projects will be selected & will be implemented over a 9 or 12-month period
Discover more https://t.co/B0Z2d9KIp📢 You can now apply to AI4Media #OpenCall2!
🫵 Apply until Nov 30th to receive €50K for your #Research or #Application project
In this open call, 🔟 projects will be selected & will be implemented over a 9 or 12-month period
Discover more https://t.co/B0Z2d9KIp📢 You can now apply to AI4Media #OpenCall2!
🫵 Apply until Nov 30th to receive €50K for your #Research or #Application project
In this open call, 🔟 projects will be selected & will be implemented over a 9 or 12-month period
Discover more https://t.co/B0Z2d9KIpu