European Digital Media Observatory

💬 Defining #disinformation is essential to propose concrete measures to identify and, possibly, moderate harmful online content. But how are different actors approaching this challenge – and to what effect? 🔍 In a new EDMO report, Konrad Bleyer-Simon and Urbano Reviglio (Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom (CMPF), European University Institute) investigate how disinformation and related concepts are defined in relevant #EU policies, national legislation, as well as the policies and community guidelines of major Very Large Online #Platforms (#VLOPs). The authors observe that dominant definitions of disinformation in the EU stipulate that, in order to be considered disinformation, content needs to ⤵️ 1️⃣  contain verifiably false or misleading information  2️⃣  have a potential to cause harm to society 3️⃣  must be intentionally spread  4️⃣  for possible economic or political gain. ❗️ However, platform policies are in most cases not in line with all components of these definitions, as they are, among other things, unwilling to consider the component of intent, and may not be clear on their definitions of harm. 👉 This can lead to both under- and over-regulating certain aspects of the problem, and thereby potentially limiting users’ freedom of expression as well as threatening information integrity. 🔗 Find the abstract and the full report below as well as on the EDMO website: https://lnkd.in/ebUHzyVV School of Transnational Governance

Did you know? The EDMO Guidelines for Effective #MediaLiteracy Initiatives were a project in the making for over a year! ▶️ In this video, we present principles 5️⃣ to 7️⃣ of the development stage. You can download the complete guidelines with more content on each principle and more background info about the process at: edmo.eu/mil-guidelines A special thanks to ⤵️  🇭🇺 Kriszta Nagy, HDMO 🇭🇷 Igor Kanižaj, Adria Digital Media Observatory / ADMO 🇳🇴 Maja Cappello, European Audiovisual Observatory | Observatoire européen de l'audiovisuel and to all contributors from over 50 countries! Adria Digital Media Observatory / ADMO, Baltic Engagement Centre for Combating Information Disorders (BECID), BENEDMO, BRODhub, CEDMO, DE FACTO_UE, EDMO Belux, EDMO Ireland, German-Austrian Digital Media Observatory (GADMO), HDMO, Iberifier, IDMO, Mediterranean Digital Media Observatory (MedDMO), Nordis, Media & Learning Association, School of Transnational Governance, European University Institute

❌ No, the EU 🇪🇺 did not request the destruction of reservoirs and dams near #Valencia in recent years. ❗️ After the devastating floods in Spain, people's anger and distress are exploited to spread anti-EU and other disinformation. 👉 Read today's EDMO investigation by Maldita.es, member of the EDMO #FactChecking Network, on main false narratives and phenomena: https://lnkd.in/eZZxk8sw #ComunitatValenciana

🇺🇸🇪🇺 In the #EU information ecosystem, the #USElection2024 currently marks the central vehicle used to spread harmful content: false stories seek to erode trust in democratic processes, fuel misogynistic and racist sentiments, thwart #climateaction, and more. 👉 Take a look at today's analysis of key #disinformation narratives circulating in the EU ahead of next week's #elections in the US: https://lnkd.in/enyR5239 🕹️ "The government can control the weather, and it intentionally created the recent #hurricanes" marks just one of several key false narratives spreading not only in the US, but indeed heavily across the EU. 🎯 #Migrants mark another key target: the most widespread single false story in the EU in September was Donald Trump's false claim that Haitian #migrants eat citizens’ pets in Springfield, Ohio. Enzo Panizio, Tommaso Canetta, Pagella Politica, Facta

And there it is: The *DRAFT* delegated act on data access (as mandated by the Digital Services Act #DSA). This is the first specification of the conditions and procedures under which #dataacess can be realised. This is the beginning of many next steps to be taken, including the creation of the independent advisory body, as specified in the European Digital Media Observatory Working Group's report: https://lnkd.in/dKQev55Z which was led by Rebekah Tromble Deadline for feedback: November 26, 2024. Onwards and upwards 🚀 This is the link of the consultation (scroll down): https://lnkd.in/dwHxaQ2c

Interesting conversation on the DSA today at the conference organised by Eurovisioni! Challenges and opportunities on coordination by DSCs and clearly a different approach when dealing with #disinformation compared to illegal content. Research and data access keep being key!

🎬 Over 100 #MIL experts from more than 50 countries contributed to the EDMO Guidelines for Effective #MediaLiteracy Initiatives. Based on their expertise, here are the first 4️⃣ key principles to consider in the development stage! 👉 Find out more about each principle and download the complete guidelines at https://lnkd.in/gf-dYetN. A big thank you to ⤵️ 🇵🇹 Vitor Tomé, Iberifier 🇩🇪 Paula Gori, European Digital Media Observatory 🇮🇹 Francesco Di Blasi, Luiss Data Lab, IDMO 🇪🇸 Cristina Figueras Franquesa, Verificat 🇮🇪🇬🇧 Sally Reynolds, Media & Learning Association and so many more who contributed to this collective effort. Stay tuned for more! Adria Digital Media Observatory / ADMO, Baltic Engagement Centre for Combating Information Disorders (BECID), BENEDMO, BRODhub, CEDMO, DE FACTO_UE, EDMO Belux, EDMO Ireland, German-Austrian Digital Media Observatory (GADMO), HDMO, Iberifier, IDMO, Mediterranean Digital Media Observatory (MedDMO), Nordis School of Transnational Governance, European University Institute

❗️ Ahead of tomorrow's crucial election in #Georgia, audio #deepfakes and other harmful content are circulating on #TikTok, #Facebook and other platforms, warns FactCheck Georgia / Georgia's Reforms Associates (GRASS), member of the International Fact-Checking Network and the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN). 🗣️ Analysed by the WITNESS Deepfakes Rapid Response Force, the manipulative content mimics the voices of key Georgian politicians, including President Salome #Zourabichvili. Other clips show altered election banners, decontextualised old footage, and more. ➡️ Read the latest analysis of the most prevalent #disinformation techniques, content types and narratives at https://lnkd.in/ewZsZBKP. 🇬🇪🇲🇩 Find all content on the Georgian #elections as well as the second election round in #Moldova here: https://lnkd.in/eV6jCmEj

Interesting conversation on cities and disinformation today at Monash University in Prato, with which the European University Institute recently signed an MoU #disinformation #edmoeu European Digital Media Observatory

📣 Our colleagues at CEDMO have prepared a highly promising programme for their upcoming conference on '451 degrees of #disinformation', taking place on 5 November in Prague. Check out the keynote speakers and all details ⬇️