Tag: Disinformation
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Swiss Defence Minister Urges Media to Lead the Fight Against Disinformation
Switzerland confronts disinformation head-on At the Epiphany Conference organized by the Swiss Media Association, Switzerland’s defence minister underscored a growing security concern: disinformation campaigns are a real and present threat. While addressing media leaders and policy makers, the minister emphasized that Switzerland is not immune to foreign efforts to sway public opinion, and that the…
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Disinformation in Minneapolis Shooting Points at People Who Were Not Involved
Overview: A Tragic Shooting and a Wave of Misinformation Within hours of a federal officer shooting and killing a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis, social media users spread claims identifying two unrelated individuals as the shooter. The rapid spread of misinformation not only wrongfully accused innocent people but also amplified threats, harassment, and fear. This incident…
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Disinformation in Minneapolis Shooting: Misidentified Suspects Target Innocent People
Overview: A Case of Online Disinformation In the wake of a federal officer-involved shooting that left a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman dead, social media platforms buzzed with rapid speculation. Within hours, posts and comments identified two separate individuals as the shooter—claims that were quickly debunked and later shown to be entirely unrelated. The episode underscores a…
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Disinformation in Minneapolis: Wrong Suspects Targeted After a Tragic Shooting
Introduction: A Tragic Event and a Flood of Misinformation Hours after a federal officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis, social media users began identifying two separate people as the shooter. The claims, spread across platforms with little verifiable evidence, resulted in threats and vitriol directed at individuals who had no involvement in…
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Israel’s Central Elections Committee Forms AI-Influence Mitigation Team with Shin Bet Ahead of Elections
Israel Acts to Shield the Vote From AI Disinformation The Central Elections Committee (CEC) of Israel announced on Monday that it is forming a dedicated team, in collaboration with the Shin Bet, to address concerns about artificial intelligence and its potential influence on the upcoming national election. The move comes after rising apprehension that AI-generated…
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Central Elections Committee Forms AI-Influence Watch Team Ahead of National Election
Israel Moves to Counter AI Influence on the Vote The Central Elections Committee (CEC) announced on Monday that it is establishing a dedicated task force to monitor and mitigate potential AI-driven interference in the forthcoming national election. The effort, developed in collaboration with the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), aims to safeguard the integrity of…
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AI Influence on Elections: CEC and Shin Bet Lead Guard
CEC Sets up Dedicated Team with Shin Bet to Counter AI-Driven Manipulation The Central Elections Committee (CEC) announced on Monday that it is forming a dedicated team, in collaboration with the Shin Bet, to examine and mitigate concerns about artificial intelligence influencing the upcoming national election. The move reflects growing anxiety around how AI-enabled tools…
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Hybrid warfare in Europe: Russia’s risk for 2026
Overview: Hybrid warfare’s evolving threat in Europe The concept of hybrid warfare, combining cyber operations, disinformation, covert influence, and conventional pressure, has long been a feature of Russia’s security strategy. While the intensity of attacks can ebb and flow, the underlying playbook remains: create uncertainty, erode trust, and exploit political fault lines. In 2024 and…
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Hybrid Warfare in Europe: Could Russia’s Tactics Reignite in 2026?
Understanding the shift in Europe’s security landscape Russia’s hybrid warfare strategy—combining conventional pressure, cyber operations, disinformation, economic coercion and political meddling—has long aimed to achieve strategic goals without triggering full-scale war. In 2024 and 2025, several European governments reported a relative easing in some high-intensity incidents, while continuing to face persistent challenges in information warfare,…
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Pakistan Seeks Accountability After Viral Protest Video Targeting Army Chief Asim Munir Prompted Foreign Diplomatic Action
Pakistan summons UK deputy high commissioner amid viral protest video Pakistan has summoned Britain’s deputy high commissioner, Matt Cannell, following a viral video that appeared to show a protester threatening or discussing an attack on Army Chief General Asim Munir. The Pakistani government demanded a formal explanation and underscored its commitment to protecting national security…