Tag: Disinformation
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Beginner’s pluck: Inside Carl Kinsella’s rise from internship to Insightful Ireland columnist
From internship to influence: Carl Kinsella’s early start Carl Kinsella’s career trajectory is a compelling case study in how curiosity, perseverance, and a willingness to engage with challenging topics can culminate in a steady voice in public discourse. Graduating in 2015, Carl began his professional journey with an internship at joe.ie, a stepping stone that…
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Police Dismiss Report Of Pupils’ Abduction In Nasarawa
Overview: A Viral Claim Counters by Official Dismissal The Nasarawa State Police Command has formally dismissed a circulating report that two pupils were abducted from St. Peter’s Academy in the Rukubi area. In a Friday statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, authorities clarified that there is no confirmed incident of pupil abduction at…
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The US Information Integrity Field: Past, Present, and Future
Introduction: A field defined by trust and accountability The United States has long grappled with information integrity—the set of practices ensuring that information remains accurate, reliable, and verifiable across platforms and institutions. From 2016 through 2024, Western governments, large foundations, technology companies, and global civil society prioritized safeguarding the information ecosystem. By January 2025, the…
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Partly False: Debunking a Facebook Claim About Weapons Seized from the Oromo Liberation Army in October 2025
Unpacking the Claim A social media post asserts that photographs show weapons seized by Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) soldiers in October 2025 from the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA). It labels the images as evidence of a military operation and frames the claim as a decisive success by ENDF. Reports like this spread quickly on…
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Anambra Governorship Poll: CDD Warns of Weak Competition and Disinformation
CDD Warns of Weak Electoral Competition in Anambra The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD–West Africa) has raised alarms about the upcoming Anambra State governorship election, warning that electoral competition appears unusually weak. As Nigerians prepare for the November 8 ballot, observers say limited contestation could undermine voter choice, diminish accountability, and test the resilience…
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CDD Warns of Weak Competition and Disinformation Ahead of Anambra Guber Poll
CDD Warns of Weak Electoral Competition in Anambra The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD–West Africa) has cautioned that the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election risks a fragile political landscape characterized by low electoral competitiveness. Ahead of the November 8 polls, analysts say voters may face limited choices, reduced contestation, and a perception that the…
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CDD Warns of Weak Political Competition and Rising Disinformation Ahead of Anambra Guber Poll
Overview: A Fragile Political Landscape in Anambra The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD–West Africa) has issued a cautionary assessment of the upcoming Anambra State governorship election, slated for November 8. In its briefing, the watchdog highlighted weak electoral competition, a surge in political disinformation, and fragile confidence in state institutions. This triad of concerns…
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Technology Gives Predators the Edge, Says Giuliano da Empoli
The Premise: Technology gives predators the edge In a recent discussion on La Matinale, Giuliano da Empoli argues that the modern world runs on an “aggression premium”. Those who break the rules can operate at a fraction of the cost of their targets, gaining the upper hand in geopolitics and public life. On battlefields, small,…
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Giuliano da Empoli: Technology Gives Predators the Edge
Technology Gives Predators the Edge: A Warning From Giuliano da Empoli In a recent appearance on La Matinale, writer, essayist, and political thinker Giuliano da Empoli argues that our world is increasingly driven by an “aggression premium.” Predators—whether on the battlefield, in cyberspace, or in public discourse—are able to challenge established rules at a fraction…
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Technology Gives Predators the Edge: Da Empoli on the Digital Power Shift
Introduction: a world tilted toward aggression Giuliano da Empoli argues that today’s world operates on a new kind of efficiency for aggressors. In his view, a “premium on aggression” has emerged, allowing predators to test and break rules at little to no cost. He points to both tangible and intangible battlegrounds: inexpensive drones that can…