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Focuses on digital transformation, information disorders and #AI
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Schools bombed. Football fields destroyed. Swimming pools damaged.
Ukraine’s children are losing the spaces meant for learning, play, and safety.
Read our investigation ⬇️
www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12...
Ukraine’s children are losing the spaces meant for learning, play, and safety.
Read our investigation ⬇️
www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12...
How Russia’s Invasion is Impacting Ukraine’s Youth - bellingcat
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainian educational facilities and spaces used by children have been damaged in air strikes or closed because of them.
www.bellingcat.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Schools bombed. Football fields destroyed. Swimming pools damaged.
Ukraine’s children are losing the spaces meant for learning, play, and safety.
Read our investigation ⬇️
www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12...
Ukraine’s children are losing the spaces meant for learning, play, and safety.
Read our investigation ⬇️
www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12...
🔎 The story of 4-year-old Parker Beck sparked hope that secretin could treat autism. Media amplified the “miracle,” and thousands sought the therapy.
But studies showed no meaningful benefit vs placebo. A reminder: powerful stories aren’t evidence. Science must guide care. 👇
But studies showed no meaningful benefit vs placebo. A reminder: powerful stories aren’t evidence. Science must guide care. 👇
December 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🔎 The story of 4-year-old Parker Beck sparked hope that secretin could treat autism. Media amplified the “miracle,” and thousands sought the therapy.
But studies showed no meaningful benefit vs placebo. A reminder: powerful stories aren’t evidence. Science must guide care. 👇
But studies showed no meaningful benefit vs placebo. A reminder: powerful stories aren’t evidence. Science must guide care. 👇
🔥 What if your next “AI health tip” was totally made up — but sounded 100% credible?
In her article, Vanda Boštíková explores how even advanced #LLMs like #GPT4o, #Gemini15Pro, #Llama3 and #GrokBeta can be manipulated to produce false health-related content.
Read more below 👇
In her article, Vanda Boštíková explores how even advanced #LLMs like #GPT4o, #Gemini15Pro, #Llama3 and #GrokBeta can be manipulated to produce false health-related content.
Read more below 👇
December 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🔥 What if your next “AI health tip” was totally made up — but sounded 100% credible?
In her article, Vanda Boštíková explores how even advanced #LLMs like #GPT4o, #Gemini15Pro, #Llama3 and #GrokBeta can be manipulated to produce false health-related content.
Read more below 👇
In her article, Vanda Boštíková explores how even advanced #LLMs like #GPT4o, #Gemini15Pro, #Llama3 and #GrokBeta can be manipulated to produce false health-related content.
Read more below 👇
Is whole milk really bad for you? 🥛
If you’ve ever Googled “milk and health,” you’ve probably seen warnings: diabetes, heart disease, weight gain.
👉 However, as our experts explain, milk can actually help lower cholesterol. Learn more in our recent article - link below.
If you’ve ever Googled “milk and health,” you’ve probably seen warnings: diabetes, heart disease, weight gain.
👉 However, as our experts explain, milk can actually help lower cholesterol. Learn more in our recent article - link below.
December 12, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Is whole milk really bad for you? 🥛
If you’ve ever Googled “milk and health,” you’ve probably seen warnings: diabetes, heart disease, weight gain.
👉 However, as our experts explain, milk can actually help lower cholesterol. Learn more in our recent article - link below.
If you’ve ever Googled “milk and health,” you’ve probably seen warnings: diabetes, heart disease, weight gain.
👉 However, as our experts explain, milk can actually help lower cholesterol. Learn more in our recent article - link below.
🌐 Join us at “Disinfoverse–Different Dimensions of (Un)Certainty” Conference
How do we protect freedom and responsibility in an era of information disorders? And what role does science play?
Explore the answers with us on 15.1.2026 at SWPS University in Wrocław. Register now👇
How do we protect freedom and responsibility in an era of information disorders? And what role does science play?
Explore the answers with us on 15.1.2026 at SWPS University in Wrocław. Register now👇
December 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
🌐 Join us at “Disinfoverse–Different Dimensions of (Un)Certainty” Conference
How do we protect freedom and responsibility in an era of information disorders? And what role does science play?
Explore the answers with us on 15.1.2026 at SWPS University in Wrocław. Register now👇
How do we protect freedom and responsibility in an era of information disorders? And what role does science play?
Explore the answers with us on 15.1.2026 at SWPS University in Wrocław. Register now👇
🤖 #AI can create content that looks real—but how do you spot the fakes?
At #CEDMOCafé, Jan Fridrichovský, Peter Jančárik, Jiří Matas, Jiří Špaček, moderated by Jakub Šimko, explored how fact-checkers and researchers combine AI and human expertise to detect disinformation. ⬇️
At #CEDMOCafé, Jan Fridrichovský, Peter Jančárik, Jiří Matas, Jiří Špaček, moderated by Jakub Šimko, explored how fact-checkers and researchers combine AI and human expertise to detect disinformation. ⬇️
December 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🤖 #AI can create content that looks real—but how do you spot the fakes?
At #CEDMOCafé, Jan Fridrichovský, Peter Jančárik, Jiří Matas, Jiří Špaček, moderated by Jakub Šimko, explored how fact-checkers and researchers combine AI and human expertise to detect disinformation. ⬇️
At #CEDMOCafé, Jan Fridrichovský, Peter Jančárik, Jiří Matas, Jiří Špaček, moderated by Jakub Šimko, explored how fact-checkers and researchers combine AI and human expertise to detect disinformation. ⬇️
Hoaxes about milk—its benefits and risks—have been circulating for years. So, should adults drink it? Our experts have the answer 👇
Vanda Boštíková and Aleš Macela debunk the myth that milk is unsuitable for adults. As they explain, milk is not only safe—it’s beneficial. ⬇️
Vanda Boštíková and Aleš Macela debunk the myth that milk is unsuitable for adults. As they explain, milk is not only safe—it’s beneficial. ⬇️
December 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Hoaxes about milk—its benefits and risks—have been circulating for years. So, should adults drink it? Our experts have the answer 👇
Vanda Boštíková and Aleš Macela debunk the myth that milk is unsuitable for adults. As they explain, milk is not only safe—it’s beneficial. ⬇️
Vanda Boštíková and Aleš Macela debunk the myth that milk is unsuitable for adults. As they explain, milk is not only safe—it’s beneficial. ⬇️
Curious about the latest fact-checking highlights across Europe? 🌍
Discover @edmo-eu.bsky.social’s fact-checking map showcasing verified stories from October — with contributions from our partners @demagogcz.bsky.social and @en.afp.com:
🔗 edmo.eu/publications...
Discover @edmo-eu.bsky.social’s fact-checking map showcasing verified stories from October — with contributions from our partners @demagogcz.bsky.social and @en.afp.com:
🔗 edmo.eu/publications...
December 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Curious about the latest fact-checking highlights across Europe? 🌍
Discover @edmo-eu.bsky.social’s fact-checking map showcasing verified stories from October — with contributions from our partners @demagogcz.bsky.social and @en.afp.com:
🔗 edmo.eu/publications...
Discover @edmo-eu.bsky.social’s fact-checking map showcasing verified stories from October — with contributions from our partners @demagogcz.bsky.social and @en.afp.com:
🔗 edmo.eu/publications...
🗳️ Disinformation threatens democracy—especially during elections.
In response to this, we have produced a unique guide aiming to provide voters with reliable and practical tools to recognize manipulation and avoid the traps of #disinformation during election campaigns. ⬇️
In response to this, we have produced a unique guide aiming to provide voters with reliable and practical tools to recognize manipulation and avoid the traps of #disinformation during election campaigns. ⬇️
December 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🗳️ Disinformation threatens democracy—especially during elections.
In response to this, we have produced a unique guide aiming to provide voters with reliable and practical tools to recognize manipulation and avoid the traps of #disinformation during election campaigns. ⬇️
In response to this, we have produced a unique guide aiming to provide voters with reliable and practical tools to recognize manipulation and avoid the traps of #disinformation during election campaigns. ⬇️
🤔 What approach makes media literacy truly effective?
Aleksandra Monkos, media literacy expert at @demagog.org.pl, revealed the strategies that get real results with audiences.
Watch the full conversation ⬇️
Aleksandra Monkos, media literacy expert at @demagog.org.pl, revealed the strategies that get real results with audiences.
Watch the full conversation ⬇️
November 28, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🤔 What approach makes media literacy truly effective?
Aleksandra Monkos, media literacy expert at @demagog.org.pl, revealed the strategies that get real results with audiences.
Watch the full conversation ⬇️
Aleksandra Monkos, media literacy expert at @demagog.org.pl, revealed the strategies that get real results with audiences.
Watch the full conversation ⬇️
🇪🇺 The Digital Services Act (#DSA) faces repeated criticism from US government officials. They label it a tool for global censorship and a threat to freedom of expression.
⚠️ Only one-fifth of Europeans agree that the DSA should be repealed due to criticism from the US 👇
⚠️ Only one-fifth of Europeans agree that the DSA should be repealed due to criticism from the US 👇
November 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
🇪🇺 The Digital Services Act (#DSA) faces repeated criticism from US government officials. They label it a tool for global censorship and a threat to freedom of expression.
⚠️ Only one-fifth of Europeans agree that the DSA should be repealed due to criticism from the US 👇
⚠️ Only one-fifth of Europeans agree that the DSA should be repealed due to criticism from the US 👇
🇪🇺 Europe’s digital future promised transparency & safer online spaces, but progress is uneven.
CEDMO’s 2024/2025 Annual Report shows gaps in #DSA & Code of Conduct rollout across Central Europe: limited data access, lost tools, & fading platform commitments.
Read more 👇
CEDMO’s 2024/2025 Annual Report shows gaps in #DSA & Code of Conduct rollout across Central Europe: limited data access, lost tools, & fading platform commitments.
Read more 👇
November 26, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🇪🇺 Europe’s digital future promised transparency & safer online spaces, but progress is uneven.
CEDMO’s 2024/2025 Annual Report shows gaps in #DSA & Code of Conduct rollout across Central Europe: limited data access, lost tools, & fading platform commitments.
Read more 👇
CEDMO’s 2024/2025 Annual Report shows gaps in #DSA & Code of Conduct rollout across Central Europe: limited data access, lost tools, & fading platform commitments.
Read more 👇
🗓️ The Velvet Revolution anniversary reminds us that freedom of expression must be defended—especially in the digital era. The Digital Services Act is among the most debated EU regulations, aimed at ensuring a safer online environment.
👉 How do Europeans view DSA? Read below ⬇️
👉 How do Europeans view DSA? Read below ⬇️
November 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🗓️ The Velvet Revolution anniversary reminds us that freedom of expression must be defended—especially in the digital era. The Digital Services Act is among the most debated EU regulations, aimed at ensuring a safer online environment.
👉 How do Europeans view DSA? Read below ⬇️
👉 How do Europeans view DSA? Read below ⬇️
📲 How can public institutions communicate more effectively in an age of information overload?
On 28 October, @globsec.bsky.social & Seesame hosted a workshop for Polish public communicators. Participants also received practical tools and the new Strategic Communication Handbook ⬇️
On 28 October, @globsec.bsky.social & Seesame hosted a workshop for Polish public communicators. Participants also received practical tools and the new Strategic Communication Handbook ⬇️
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
📲 How can public institutions communicate more effectively in an age of information overload?
On 28 October, @globsec.bsky.social & Seesame hosted a workshop for Polish public communicators. Participants also received practical tools and the new Strategic Communication Handbook ⬇️
On 28 October, @globsec.bsky.social & Seesame hosted a workshop for Polish public communicators. Participants also received practical tools and the new Strategic Communication Handbook ⬇️
In Ukraine, #OSINT met field reporting to uncover the human toll of war.
Under #CEDMO, @afp.com & @bellingcat.com produced two investigations exposing the destruction and resilience of Ukraine.
See how OSINT & fieldwork redefine truth-telling in our CEDMO Annual Report 👇
Under #CEDMO, @afp.com & @bellingcat.com produced two investigations exposing the destruction and resilience of Ukraine.
See how OSINT & fieldwork redefine truth-telling in our CEDMO Annual Report 👇
November 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
In Ukraine, #OSINT met field reporting to uncover the human toll of war.
Under #CEDMO, @afp.com & @bellingcat.com produced two investigations exposing the destruction and resilience of Ukraine.
See how OSINT & fieldwork redefine truth-telling in our CEDMO Annual Report 👇
Under #CEDMO, @afp.com & @bellingcat.com produced two investigations exposing the destruction and resilience of Ukraine.
See how OSINT & fieldwork redefine truth-telling in our CEDMO Annual Report 👇
☕ Fake News in the Public Health Sector: When Disinformation Becomes Life-Threatening
Listen to our panel "Quick Sips of Truth: Biomedical Disinformation in Focus" at the #CEDMOCafé conference, which explored how health-related fake news damages more than just reputations. ⬇️
Listen to our panel "Quick Sips of Truth: Biomedical Disinformation in Focus" at the #CEDMOCafé conference, which explored how health-related fake news damages more than just reputations. ⬇️
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
☕ Fake News in the Public Health Sector: When Disinformation Becomes Life-Threatening
Listen to our panel "Quick Sips of Truth: Biomedical Disinformation in Focus" at the #CEDMOCafé conference, which explored how health-related fake news damages more than just reputations. ⬇️
Listen to our panel "Quick Sips of Truth: Biomedical Disinformation in Focus" at the #CEDMOCafé conference, which explored how health-related fake news damages more than just reputations. ⬇️
Curious about the latest fact-checking highlights across Europe? 🌍
Discover @edmo-eu.bsky.social’s fact-checking map showcasing verified stories from October — with contributions from our partners @demagogcz.bsky.social and @factcheck.afp.com:
🔗 edmo.eu/publications...
Discover @edmo-eu.bsky.social’s fact-checking map showcasing verified stories from October — with contributions from our partners @demagogcz.bsky.social and @factcheck.afp.com:
🔗 edmo.eu/publications...
November 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Curious about the latest fact-checking highlights across Europe? 🌍
Discover @edmo-eu.bsky.social’s fact-checking map showcasing verified stories from October — with contributions from our partners @demagogcz.bsky.social and @factcheck.afp.com:
🔗 edmo.eu/publications...
Discover @edmo-eu.bsky.social’s fact-checking map showcasing verified stories from October — with contributions from our partners @demagogcz.bsky.social and @factcheck.afp.com:
🔗 edmo.eu/publications...
How to respond to health-related misinformation? Practical tips for governments, healthcare workers, educators, and more 👇
Based on real-world examples from the COVID-19 pandemic, learn the practical steps you can take in slowing down the spread of misinformation.
Link below ⬇️
Based on real-world examples from the COVID-19 pandemic, learn the practical steps you can take in slowing down the spread of misinformation.
Link below ⬇️
November 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
How to respond to health-related misinformation? Practical tips for governments, healthcare workers, educators, and more 👇
Based on real-world examples from the COVID-19 pandemic, learn the practical steps you can take in slowing down the spread of misinformation.
Link below ⬇️
Based on real-world examples from the COVID-19 pandemic, learn the practical steps you can take in slowing down the spread of misinformation.
Link below ⬇️
🔍 Discover how Central Europeans really use social media ⬇️
Around one-third of people in Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland say that they engage with social media multiple times a day. However, many Central Europeans expressed fatigue from information overload.
Learn more below 👇
Around one-third of people in Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland say that they engage with social media multiple times a day. However, many Central Europeans expressed fatigue from information overload.
Learn more below 👇
October 31, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🔍 Discover how Central Europeans really use social media ⬇️
Around one-third of people in Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland say that they engage with social media multiple times a day. However, many Central Europeans expressed fatigue from information overload.
Learn more below 👇
Around one-third of people in Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland say that they engage with social media multiple times a day. However, many Central Europeans expressed fatigue from information overload.
Learn more below 👇
🔍 Fact-Checking in the Age of #AI: How Central Europe Is Responding to Deepfakes and Disinformation
CEDMO’s Annual Report shows how fact-checkers are tackling synthetic media & propaganda—also with help from AI tools developed by CEDMO & partners.
Key trends below ⬇️
CEDMO’s Annual Report shows how fact-checkers are tackling synthetic media & propaganda—also with help from AI tools developed by CEDMO & partners.
Key trends below ⬇️
October 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
🔍 Fact-Checking in the Age of #AI: How Central Europe Is Responding to Deepfakes and Disinformation
CEDMO’s Annual Report shows how fact-checkers are tackling synthetic media & propaganda—also with help from AI tools developed by CEDMO & partners.
Key trends below ⬇️
CEDMO’s Annual Report shows how fact-checkers are tackling synthetic media & propaganda—also with help from AI tools developed by CEDMO & partners.
Key trends below ⬇️
☕ Democracy is threatened not by a negative perception of the concept itself, but rather by the feeling among a large part of the population that it doesn't function for them and deliver on their expectations, shared Roman Pudmarčík.
Guests at #CEDMOCafé unpacked disinformation narratives in CEE ⬇️
Guests at #CEDMOCafé unpacked disinformation narratives in CEE ⬇️
October 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
☕ Democracy is threatened not by a negative perception of the concept itself, but rather by the feeling among a large part of the population that it doesn't function for them and deliver on their expectations, shared Roman Pudmarčík.
Guests at #CEDMOCafé unpacked disinformation narratives in CEE ⬇️
Guests at #CEDMOCafé unpacked disinformation narratives in CEE ⬇️
🇺🇸🇪🇺 From lockdowns to vaccines: How did two global powers respond to the same crisis?
A new #CEDMO study compares U.S. and EU COVID-19 responses, uncovering key strategic differences and systemic strengths and weaknesses.
Read the full study below ⬇️
A new #CEDMO study compares U.S. and EU COVID-19 responses, uncovering key strategic differences and systemic strengths and weaknesses.
Read the full study below ⬇️
October 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
🇺🇸🇪🇺 From lockdowns to vaccines: How did two global powers respond to the same crisis?
A new #CEDMO study compares U.S. and EU COVID-19 responses, uncovering key strategic differences and systemic strengths and weaknesses.
Read the full study below ⬇️
A new #CEDMO study compares U.S. and EU COVID-19 responses, uncovering key strategic differences and systemic strengths and weaknesses.
Read the full study below ⬇️
Information manipulation: a force that can distort public debates, impact whole societies, and weaken the very foundations of democracy.
At the #CEDMOCafé Conference, the keynote speakers explored trust, policy, & resilience across Europe.
🎥 Watch & read more below ⬇️
At the #CEDMOCafé Conference, the keynote speakers explored trust, policy, & resilience across Europe.
🎥 Watch & read more below ⬇️
October 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Information manipulation: a force that can distort public debates, impact whole societies, and weaken the very foundations of democracy.
At the #CEDMOCafé Conference, the keynote speakers explored trust, policy, & resilience across Europe.
🎥 Watch & read more below ⬇️
At the #CEDMOCafé Conference, the keynote speakers explored trust, policy, & resilience across Europe.
🎥 Watch & read more below ⬇️
Limited public awareness undermines trust in postal voting
Ivan R. Cuker, Data Analyst at #CEDMO, presented key findings from the #CEDMOTrends📈 study, which explored public perceptions of the newly introduced postal voting option in the Czech parliamentary elections 👇
Ivan R. Cuker, Data Analyst at #CEDMO, presented key findings from the #CEDMOTrends📈 study, which explored public perceptions of the newly introduced postal voting option in the Czech parliamentary elections 👇
October 21, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Limited public awareness undermines trust in postal voting
Ivan R. Cuker, Data Analyst at #CEDMO, presented key findings from the #CEDMOTrends📈 study, which explored public perceptions of the newly introduced postal voting option in the Czech parliamentary elections 👇
Ivan R. Cuker, Data Analyst at #CEDMO, presented key findings from the #CEDMOTrends📈 study, which explored public perceptions of the newly introduced postal voting option in the Czech parliamentary elections 👇
❌ US President Donald Trump falsely claimed Amish people living in the United States “have essentially no autism”.
🔍 Experts said he is misguided; autism does exist in the traditionalist Christian communities, which are known for rejecting modern technologies. 👇
🔍 Experts said he is misguided; autism does exist in the traditionalist Christian communities, which are known for rejecting modern technologies. 👇
October 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
❌ US President Donald Trump falsely claimed Amish people living in the United States “have essentially no autism”.
🔍 Experts said he is misguided; autism does exist in the traditionalist Christian communities, which are known for rejecting modern technologies. 👇
🔍 Experts said he is misguided; autism does exist in the traditionalist Christian communities, which are known for rejecting modern technologies. 👇