Common Consultancy

We're Scandinavia's leading advisors to governments, NGOs & companies on how to fight back against the challenges from global information flows & social media.

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Our latest investigation in Norway uncovers 443 inauthentic websites operating in 32 languages.
Our findings illustrate the alarming use of low-cost manipulation technologies for potential covert influence operations.
For @FFI_research with @og_tal:
https://t.co/ulhqdXzvpW

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Together with @og_tal and @NordicSafeCity, we've developed Scandinavia's first algorithm to detect hate speech on Facebook. Our work helps map the extent of hate and provides tools for better online dialogues. Read about our Norway-based study: https://t.co/ZVTBBksYN1

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Check out our report on using algorithms to combat online hate and extremism. Developed in collaboration with the City of Malmö, @NordicSafeCity, and @og_tal, our algorithm maps the scale of hate on social media, helping cities take effective action: https://t.co/feUsLxMB9a

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Read our report examining unwanted foreign influence in Norway's 2021 general elections. In collaboration with @og_tal and @FFI_research we explore the spread of disinformation and manipulation, aimed at affecting election outcomes and public trust.
https://t.co/jMqKRnBmwr

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Our report with @og_tal finds a surge in Danish interest in savings & pensions on social media, with 600K+ following user-driven forums. Insurance lags behind in user engagement. Questions arise on how this trend affects traditional financial institutions.
https://t.co/eS24HIrRvr

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Read our report where, together with @og_tal, we uncover the rise of anti-vaccine movements in Scandinavia. With 200K followers across 37 Facebook groups, the movement is fragmented but potent, often outperforming pro-vaccine efforts in online engagement.
https://t.co/3Kvnk8E7Bg

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Read our report on how misinformation during the #Covid19 pandemic weakens trust in health authorities and hampers efforts to fight the virus.
Together with @og_tal, we analyze 6M+ data points across social media to understand how misinformation spreads.
https://t.co/9FDHEip8ab