GDG Inspire

👁️ We explored major shifts redefining stratcomm. What implications do they carry? ➡️ Swipe through to see key updates! Explore the links in the comments to access the stories. Share ♻️ if you find this useful for your network. Hit the 🔔 if you want to hear more. Let us know 💙 if you like it.

We are happy to share that GDG Inspire was among the strategic partners of the Communications Expo of the Hedayah Annual Conference. Our founder Giulia Dino Giacomelli (she/her) explored how the lack of a commonly agreed definition of #strategiccommunication hampers #PCVE stratcomm's success and how elevating stratcomm as recognised #publicpolicy area might address some of PCVE shortcomings. #beinspired

🎊 The StratComm Pill is Out! To complete this month's theme "Public-Private Partnerships in Content Moderation", we asked Elliot Grainger, Strategic Communication Consultant, to discuss the concept of narrative defence to explain the limitations of traditional regulatory approach in online content moderation policies. Share ♻️ if you find this useful for your network. Hit the 🔔 if you want to hear more. Let us know 💙 if you like it. #beinspired

GDG Inspire joined experts last 17-18 October at the FRISCO EU project final conference to explore the future of #counterterrorism, #contentmoderation, and #onlineextremism. Our founder, Giulia Dino Giacomelli (she/her), had the pleasure of moderating a session titled "Improving our Counterterrorism Response: Perspectives, Partnerships, Practices.” with Fabian Wichmann, Erin Saltman, PhD and Stéphane Duguin. WHAT DID WE TAKE AWAY?  ➡️The trend of terrorists using the internet is evolving rapidly. Experts mentioned: 📍The rise of virtual dead drops through cloud services and anonymous portals 📍Decentralized web (d-web) platforms being exploited—how do we moderate this content? 📍The strategic move to newer, smaller platforms with less oversight ➡️The Israel-Hamas conflict highlighted complex challenges: 📍Predominant glorification and misinformation content from groups like Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in non-English languages 📍Disinformation narratives - antisemitic and anti-establishment - circulating widely, often through mis-contextualized media 📍Hezbollah content being tricky to track due to its dual military/non military nature ➡️Need to complement CT with CE strategies for a policy perspective that matches the evolving threat landscape ➡️Vulnerability to radicalization has increased, with factors like: 📍Influential figures presenting conspiracy theories as truth 📍Algorithmic amplification making this content more visible and credible 📍There's so much more to explore and apply from these insights, especially in building a robust, multi-layered approach to counterterrorism. We are looking forward to continue working in these areas! Institute of Informatics & Telecommunications at NCSR Demokritos | CIVIPOL   | Tremau | Violence Prevention Network gGmbH | European Digital Learning Network ETS | International Network Against Cyber Hate (INACH) | Tech Against Terrorism Europe | ALLIES EU-Project | IVSZ - Hungarian Association of Digital Companies

🎉 New edition of THE STRATCOMM PILL! This month we reflect on how public-private partnership in content moderation recently developed, in particular following Telegram CEO's arrest. In this first issue of the month, we interviewed Pierre Sivignon, project manager and P/CVE analyst at CIVIPOL . Pierre shared his views on the evolution of the role of tech companies in moderating harmful content and their relation to governments. He also gave his opinion on how content moderation can be considered a conrnerstone of European security integration and expanded on why single countries might want to go beyond EU regulations. ⬇️ Read the full article below. #beinspired

🔖THE STRATCOMM NEEDLE IN THE NEWS HAYSTACK We explored the key developments that are transforming the landscape of strategic communication. How do these shifts affect the work of stratcomm professionals? ➡️ Swipe to explore the insights shaping of our field. Check out the links in the comments for full stories. 💭 What issues have caught your attention?

🎊 The StratComm Pill is Out! To complete this month's theme "Extremism in Gaming Communities", we explore how extremists use symbols and memes in gaming content, their impact on gaming communities, and what can be done to combat their spread. Special thanks to Menso Hartgers for his contribution in enriching our perspective on the role of symbolism in gaming culture. ⬇️ In this month's edition, you will also find recommended readings about about the online gaming ecosystem. #beinspired

🎉 New edition of THE STRATCOMM PILL! Every month, we explore a different stratcomm-related theme split in two issues: an Interview Edition and an Insight Edition. This month's theme is "Extremism in Gaming Communities". In this first issue of the month, we interviewed Galen Lamphere-Englund, senior international security and strategic communications advisor. We explored the issue of extremism in online gaming platforms, how public-private cooperation can strengthen prevention and response and the role of AI in combating these threats. ⬇️ In the newsletter, you will find short clips and key highlights of our conversation, book recommendations and the link to the full interview recording. 🔜 Next issue, in our Insight Edition, we will analyse the presence of extremist symbols in gaming content. Stay tuned!

✨The third and final day of the #INDEEDFinalEvent has started with the session “Mapping where we started for – gaps and needs in the field” moderated by Marzena Kordaczuk-Wąs from Polish Platform for Homeland Security. Speakers: 🔹Arif Sahar, PhD, CENTRIC Sheffield Hallam University & Pedro Liberado from IPS_Innovative Prison Systems Voices from outside: 🔹Antoine Baudon, Ph. D., International Centre for Counter-Terrorism 🔹Giulia Dino Giacomelli (she/her), GDG Inspire 🔹Cezary Mecwaldowski, Central Training Centre of Prison Service 📹 Today all the sessions will be live streamed on our YouTube channel, make sure you follow along ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dEzZbpvF

📣 Exciting News! Today Giulia Dino Giacomelli (she/her) will be speaking at the INDEED Final Event. Join the discussion alongside top experts in the field of P/CVE, de-radicalisation and crime prevention fields. 📅 Session time: 09:40 - 10:35, September 13 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dn9xCryt