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A review of CNN's data shows that their poll violates multiple best practices. The numbers presented likely do not reflect a true shift in American public opinion as claimed. This is backed up by multiple polls taken in the same [Read more]
As of the time of writing (August 1, 2023), it far too soon to judge the ultimate success of Ukraine's current counteroffensive. Anyone making confident predictions at this point in time is just guessing. As unsatisfying as it might be, [Read more]
Accusations have circulated on social media that President Zelensky of Ukraine has cancelled elections in Ukraine, and extended martial law in order to remain in power. In fact, holding elections now, under wartime conditions, would almost guarantee another Zelensky victory. [Read more]
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The European Union will launch a new platform to counter disinformation campaigns by Russia and China amid growing worries, EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said today. A so-called Information Sharing and Analysis Center within the EU's foreign services —the [Read more]
As an open source researcher you often cover data or footage that is highly contested and ethically difficult. Director of Research and Training Giancarlo Fiorella has written a guide to navigating ethical dilemmas in our field. [Read more]
China should tread carefully when it comes to spreading disinformation and cyberattacks to help Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, European Union digital chief Věra Jourová said Monday. [...] “I have stated that we consider how China interacts with Russia's [Read more]
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