Artificial intelligence is already affecting elections Communications & Technology Elections in Pakistan, the US, Indonesia and India were subjected to significant, widespread deceptive AI content, says electoral commissioner Tom Rogers.
What does it look like to use all tools of statecraft in the information environment April 30, 2024 By Anastasia Kapetas Community & Social Governments around the West are struggling with the issue of how to combat the multitude of disinformation flowing from digital platforms.
Elon Musk mocks eSafety commissioner’s takedown orders April 23, 2024 By Dan Holmes Community & Social The esafety commissioner said the takedown order applied to video of the stabbing of bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, not commentary.
How AI deepfakes threaten elections across the world in 2024 February 25, 2024 By Rehan Mirza Communications & Technology We don’t yet know the full impact of deepfakes on misinforming electorates. It may be the narrative that most undermines election integrity.
Democracy and trust face a global tipping point in 2024 February 11, 2024 By Moira Were Community & Social With 49% of the world’s population heading to the voting polls, 2024 is the biggest election year in history. Misinformation threatens it.
Did you Tech 2023? A wrap of the year’s tech news, with an Australian flavour December 18, 2023 By Miah Hammond-Errey Communications & Technology Surely, 2023 must be the year of AI. It’s the year we realised AI stopped being in the future and arrived in our here and now.
Partner Content Challenges and opportunities in today’s media landscape: A first look into Streem’s 2023 report November 30, 2023 By Angela Castles Australia’s shifting media landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for the public sector going into 2024. Driven by rising fears of misinformation and a growing desire for diverse perspectives, the Australian public expects more from the news and entertainment they consume. Streem’s 2023 State of Australian Media report explores the five major trends shaping the media landscape today. For public sector leaders, these insights can act as a compass guiding policy decisions in the new year. Here are some key takeaways from the report. Changing news consumption in 2023 The Australian public still turns to the news as a key […]
A rise in ‘small lies’ in NZ’s 2023 election November 16, 2023 By Mona Krewel Communications & Technology Much of the fake news came from parties on the fringes; none of the major political parties were posting outright lies.
Can tackling misinformation strengthen cohesion and contribute to a national defence? November 6, 2023 By Sian Wrigley 2023 Defence Special Report Misinformation and disinformation have been around as long as information. But their intersection with modern technology ups the stakes and the risks.
Premium Columnists The Voice outcome, predictable from the start, shows the hurdle for Australia’s referenda October 19, 2023 By Binoy Kampmark Community & Social No referendum will ever achieve a double majority in a majority of states if it does not have near-uniform public approval from the outset.
Premium Interviews Better education needed to inoculate against referendum misinformation October 3, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Editors' Picks More education is needed in high schools about how the Australian constitution and executive government work, says Anne Twomey.
Media watchdog ACMA to keep an eye on ‘problematic’ Voice content online May 15, 2023 By Anton Nilsson Community & Social The Australian Communications and Media Authority just got $8m richer and will monitor potential Voice to Parliament misinformation.
Where radicalisation starts and how fake news spreads March 9, 2023 By Tom Ravlic 2023 Cyber Security & Data Governance Special Report Misinformation and disinformation have been weaponised by extremist fringe groups and state-based actors alike.
Outside the algorithm: disinformation, deception and influence March 9, 2023 By Steven Coomber 2023 Be Curious Showcase Privacy activists are pushing for better big tech regulations, while the industry continues viewing human behaviour data as a business asset.
Why the right messaging can help bureaucracies counter disinformation March 9, 2023 By Leon Gettler 2023 Cyber Security & Data Governance Special Report The challenge for the public service is to put more effort into increasing trust in reliable sources of information rather than fighting misinformation and disinformation with impersonal facts.
