Tag: disinformation

The scholars file into a building in the "Brickyard" section of ASU's Tempe Campus

Mis- and Disinformation, Privacy and Technology

Managing information, on a personal, community and national level, is an intricate element of human organization. Today, however, it’s more unpredictable than ever.  Understanding how the management of information and the narratives that distribute such information underpin capacities to influence…
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The scholars watch a video by Jordan Peele with a deepfake of former President Obama

Cybersecurity: Don’t Be Paranoid (or Maybe You Should Be)

Every day, an incredible amount of data is generated in the digital environment. This data comes from social media posts, commercial transactions, conversations on messaging apps, and all kinds of services available online. Approximately 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are…
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Open Your Mind and Be Skeptical! SUSI Scholars Learned About Responsible Media Consumption

In our era of quickly spreading information and new technology development, a huge problem has arisen: disinformation, misinformation, and fake news. Some of the most efficient means of avoiding fake consumption are through media literacy and fact-checking. However, these tools…
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