Misinformation

WIZO Rishon Lezion youth village teens create fact-checking bot

For the students, many of whom remain closely connected with friends and family in their countries of origin, the issue is not abstract.

Students participate in the hackathon at WIZO Nachlat Yehuda.
Jewish National Hero of Azerbaijan Albert Agarunov

Pro-Iran narratives target Azerbaijan’s Jewish war hero amid Israel-Baku disinformation row

Social media and the algorithm move faster than facts and claims can be verified.

Study finds five social media posts may shape lasting opinions

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023.

The US and Israel need an Iron Dome for the information war


Here's how you can join Israel's fight against Hamas - opinion

Social media can be used effectively to highlight the worst mistakes the mainstream press is making in its coverage of the Israel-Hamas war – reporting which has gotten worse every day.

 MEAGER MEA culpa: The ‘Times’ failed to apologize for manipulating readers.

Pro-Palestinian social networkers use 'algo-speak' to avoid detection

To avoid moderation by algorithms, users post about 'P*les+in1ans,' 't*rr0rism', and 'Pa&lesti*ne,' inventing new codes and work-arounds whenever the AI catches on.

 Facebook's new rebrand logo Meta is seen on smartphone in front of displayed logo of Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Whatsapp and Oculus in this illustration picture taken October 28, 2021

Murakuc: Fighting misinformation in Morocco

Israel’s steadfast support for Morocco, notably in its recent recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, has further deepened Adil Faouzi’s appreciation for Israel. 

 The Jews of Morocco meet in congress at Ben Ahmed, in the province of Settat, June 10, 1986, Morocco.

Fake news exposed: Injured Gaza baby photo has been proven to be AI-generated

The new version of the AI art generator DALL·E 3, has reservations about generating images symbolizing Israeli advocacy, like a robust Israeli soldier with an eagle and the country's flag.

Injured Gaza baby photo which has been proven to be AI-generated.

1 in 4 social media accounts discussing Hamas right now is a terrorist bot

Over 40,000 fake social media accounts are trying to make you believe that Hamas is humane, strategic, and justified for its catastrophic shock attack in the south of Israel.

 Hamas bot posts promoting the narrative that taking dozens of Israeli civilians hostage was justified. Posts like this had a potential reach of 230,000,000 views.

Cancer misinformation is harmful to women’s health

Misinformation about cancer is spreading on TikTok and it's harming women.

TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022.

Facebook’s design makes it unable to control vaccine misinformation

The world’s largest social media platform failed to eliminate falsehoods during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Woman holds smartphone with Meta logo in front of a displayed Facebook's new rebrand logo Meta in this illustration picture taken October 28, 2021.