Tag / extremism
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![This spread reproduces images that appeared in the first issue of the llustrierter Beobachter, a Nazi publication, in July 1926, including one cropped image that falsely gives the impression that a Nazi event was well attended.]()
A Nazi magazine regularly published manipulated photos and misinformation, long before the age of AI
The ominous historical consequences of unchecked photo manipulation might be too significant to ignore Continue Reading A Nazi magazine regularly published manipulated photos and misinformation, long before the age of AI
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Could a dedicated disinformation beat help address the infodemic in Canada?
From vaccine hesitancy to the rise of far-right extremism, COVID-19 has mainstreamed conspiracy theories at an astonishing rate, with devastating impacts — but the handful of reporters and researchers addressing them in Canada say they don’t have the resources to respond to the country’s dis- and misinformation crisis alone Continue Reading Could a dedicated disinformation beat help address the infodemic in Canada?
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Parler is bringing together mainstream conservatives, anti-Semites and white supremacists as the social media platform attracts millions of Trump supporters
While it’s too early to tell if Parler is here to stay, it has already achieved a reputation and level of engagement that has overtaken other alternative platforms Continue Reading Parler is bringing together mainstream conservatives, anti-Semites and white supremacists as the social media platform attracts millions of Trump supporters
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The ethics of reporting on incels
Six key strategies for effective and responsible journalism Continue Reading The ethics of reporting on incels
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Beat journalism key to better reporting on extremist groups, experts say
Beat expertise equips journalists to challenge claims by media savvy representatives of extremist groups. Continue Reading Beat journalism key to better reporting on extremist groups, experts say
