Tag: Disinformation

In "Stories Are Weapons: Psychological Warfare and the American Mind" by Annalee Newitz, the book explores how stories have been weaponized throughout history, particularly in the current era of social media and propaganda manipulation.
A recent UNESCO report, "AI and the Holocaust: Rewriting History?" highlights concerns about the use of AI, such as Google's generative search function, in providing information on Holocaust history.
Barbra Streisand, a renowned singer, actress, and proud Jew, is also a dedicated philanthropist who has made significant contributions to various causes.
New York City officials raised a conspiracy theory alleging outside agitators supplied identical tents to student protesters at Columbia University and other encampments, suggesting a coordinated effort behind the scenes.
The text discusses the battle of information and branding tactics in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, drawing parallels to marketing strategies outlined in the book "Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind."
The article discusses the importance of the "war of words" in shaping political policy and the image of Israel.
The article discusses the war of information between Israel and the Palestinians, highlighting that this is the only war Israel cannot win.
This article discusses the frustration and anger felt by the author regarding portrayals of Jesus as a Palestinian.
The article discusses the prevalence of deepfakes, which are digitally manipulated images or videos, in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza.
The Forward, a prominent Jewish media outlet, has made the decision to remove its paywall and provide free access to its journalism.
The author discusses the impact of new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), on human thinking and Judaism.
The term "Pallywood" was coined in 2003 to describe staged scenes of Palestinians suffering violence supposedly at the hands of Israel.
President Joe Biden condemned Hamas for committing rape, assault, and parading women as trophies during a historic speech expressing unwavering US support for Israel.
Since October 7th, there have been unverified claims circulated on social media regarding Hamas atrocities in Israel, including allegations of babies being beheaded and Israeli women being raped.
The article criticizes an open letter from LGBTQ rights groups, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and GLAAD, calling on social media platforms to censor anti-trans hate speech and disinformation.
The article discusses the potential impact of the Hispanic community on Israel's future and the need for Israel to engage with Spanish-speaking audiences.
The text discusses the phenomenon of disinformation and the government's response to it in the United States.
The "Disinfo Dictionary" provides brief descriptions of various terms related to disinformation, censorship, and government control over media and information.
The FBI had a significant role in shaping the 2020 election through its penetration of Twitter and its partnership with other intelligence agencies, Big Tech companies, and media organizations.
Renato Levi, a Jew from Italy, played a crucial role in the Allied war effort during World War II.
In a recent podcast, the discussion delves into the looming bear market and escalating economic challenges with a mix of dread and fascination, reflecting on their potential political implications.
The podcast discusses criticisms of the CDC, the Biden administration's handling of COVID-19, and alleged disinformation about the Delta variant in mainstream media.
In this episode, Joel Finkelstein and Pamela Paresky discuss the dangers of the antisemitic conspiracy theory movement QAnon and the need to take steps to stop it.
The text discusses how social media has distorted the truth, led to the spread of fake news, and contributed to the breakdown of political civility.
In this text, Yochai Benkler of Harvard University discusses the impact of social media on the spread of fake news and the erosion of political norms.