CEDMO
@cedmohub.bsky.social
Central European Digital Media Observatory (CEDMO) 🇨🇿 🇵🇱 🇸🇰
Member of #EDMOeu
Focuses on digital transformation, information disorders and #AI
Posts in English
https://cedmohub.eu/
Member of #EDMOeu
Focuses on digital transformation, information disorders and #AI
Posts in English
https://cedmohub.eu/
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@cedmohub.bsky.social
· Feb 17
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☕ 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. 👇
🌍 Summer marked by climate change hoaxes
In August, @edmo-eu.bsky.social fact-checkers in Europe recorded an increase in disinformation about climate change. Political narratives infiltrated false claims about extreme events, with pro-Russian disinformation also targeting environmental issues 👇
In August, @edmo-eu.bsky.social fact-checkers in Europe recorded an increase in disinformation about climate change. Political narratives infiltrated false claims about extreme events, with pro-Russian disinformation also targeting environmental issues 👇
October 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
🌍 Summer marked by climate change hoaxes
In August, @edmo-eu.bsky.social fact-checkers in Europe recorded an increase in disinformation about climate change. Political narratives infiltrated false claims about extreme events, with pro-Russian disinformation also targeting environmental issues 👇
In August, @edmo-eu.bsky.social fact-checkers in Europe recorded an increase in disinformation about climate change. Political narratives infiltrated false claims about extreme events, with pro-Russian disinformation also targeting environmental issues 👇
🤩 Take a look back at our #CEDMOCafé conference with us!
📰 Read the article in @charlesuni.cuni.cz's Forum magazine about #CEDMOCafé: Brewing Resilience Against Disinformation Conference, which addressed the topic of digital transformation in society 👇
www.ukforum.cz/en/main-cate...
📰 Read the article in @charlesuni.cuni.cz's Forum magazine about #CEDMOCafé: Brewing Resilience Against Disinformation Conference, which addressed the topic of digital transformation in society 👇
www.ukforum.cz/en/main-cate...
CEDMO convened at CU to discuss disinformation and strive for a society of trust
Charles University hosted the annual CEDMO conference, bringing together researchers, investigative journalists, policymakers, political analysts, fact-checkers, and other professionals dedicated to a...
www.ukforum.cz
October 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
🤩 Take a look back at our #CEDMOCafé conference with us!
📰 Read the article in @charlesuni.cuni.cz's Forum magazine about #CEDMOCafé: Brewing Resilience Against Disinformation Conference, which addressed the topic of digital transformation in society 👇
www.ukforum.cz/en/main-cate...
📰 Read the article in @charlesuni.cuni.cz's Forum magazine about #CEDMOCafé: Brewing Resilience Against Disinformation Conference, which addressed the topic of digital transformation in society 👇
www.ukforum.cz/en/main-cate...
What did Czechs think about postal voting? 🇨🇿
9% noticed a false claim that the Security Information Service, together with the Constitutional Court, would annul the elections due to interference by foreign powers (mainly Russia).
⚠️ Yet 19% found it trustworthy. 👇
9% noticed a false claim that the Security Information Service, together with the Constitutional Court, would annul the elections due to interference by foreign powers (mainly Russia).
⚠️ Yet 19% found it trustworthy. 👇
October 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
What did Czechs think about postal voting? 🇨🇿
9% noticed a false claim that the Security Information Service, together with the Constitutional Court, would annul the elections due to interference by foreign powers (mainly Russia).
⚠️ Yet 19% found it trustworthy. 👇
9% noticed a false claim that the Security Information Service, together with the Constitutional Court, would annul the elections due to interference by foreign powers (mainly Russia).
⚠️ Yet 19% found it trustworthy. 👇
❓ How can digital service providers use #AI to combat disinformation?
We asked @peterjancarik.bsky.social, manager of anti-disinformation and media quality projects at Seznam.cz, Czechia's largest digital media provider, to get his insights on this issue.
Watch the full conversation ⬇️
We asked @peterjancarik.bsky.social, manager of anti-disinformation and media quality projects at Seznam.cz, Czechia's largest digital media provider, to get his insights on this issue.
Watch the full conversation ⬇️
October 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
❓ How can digital service providers use #AI to combat disinformation?
We asked @peterjancarik.bsky.social, manager of anti-disinformation and media quality projects at Seznam.cz, Czechia's largest digital media provider, to get his insights on this issue.
Watch the full conversation ⬇️
We asked @peterjancarik.bsky.social, manager of anti-disinformation and media quality projects at Seznam.cz, Czechia's largest digital media provider, to get his insights on this issue.
Watch the full conversation ⬇️
The reputation of fentanyl as a deadly drug can be traced back to a campaign by the US DEA in 2016. 💊
At the time, the agency claimed that even a minimal amount of the substance was enough to cause an overdose.
But what is the reality of fentanyl? Read the full article 👇
At the time, the agency claimed that even a minimal amount of the substance was enough to cause an overdose.
But what is the reality of fentanyl? Read the full article 👇
September 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The reputation of fentanyl as a deadly drug can be traced back to a campaign by the US DEA in 2016. 💊
At the time, the agency claimed that even a minimal amount of the substance was enough to cause an overdose.
But what is the reality of fentanyl? Read the full article 👇
At the time, the agency claimed that even a minimal amount of the substance was enough to cause an overdose.
But what is the reality of fentanyl? Read the full article 👇
🗳️ The parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic are just around the corner, and Czechs abroad can vote by mail for the first time.
🔍 However, 68% of people do not know the rules of postal voting, and 48% are worried about fraud and manipulation 👇
🔍 However, 68% of people do not know the rules of postal voting, and 48% are worried about fraud and manipulation 👇
September 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
🗳️ The parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic are just around the corner, and Czechs abroad can vote by mail for the first time.
🔍 However, 68% of people do not know the rules of postal voting, and 48% are worried about fraud and manipulation 👇
🔍 However, 68% of people do not know the rules of postal voting, and 48% are worried about fraud and manipulation 👇
The final panel of today’s #CEDMOCafé Conference centered on the vital theme of media literacy. ☕️
The session focused on media literacy initiatives, educational materials, and workshops tailored for diverse audiences – from seniors to teachers.
The session focused on media literacy initiatives, educational materials, and workshops tailored for diverse audiences – from seniors to teachers.
September 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The final panel of today’s #CEDMOCafé Conference centered on the vital theme of media literacy. ☕️
The session focused on media literacy initiatives, educational materials, and workshops tailored for diverse audiences – from seniors to teachers.
The session focused on media literacy initiatives, educational materials, and workshops tailored for diverse audiences – from seniors to teachers.
The fourth panel of the #CEDMOCafé conference examined foreign interference and electoral integrity in Central Europe. ☕️
With a focus on disinformation campaigns, digital manipulation, and institutional resilience, this panel blended sharp insights with grounded case studies.
With a focus on disinformation campaigns, digital manipulation, and institutional resilience, this panel blended sharp insights with grounded case studies.
September 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The fourth panel of the #CEDMOCafé conference examined foreign interference and electoral integrity in Central Europe. ☕️
With a focus on disinformation campaigns, digital manipulation, and institutional resilience, this panel blended sharp insights with grounded case studies.
With a focus on disinformation campaigns, digital manipulation, and institutional resilience, this panel blended sharp insights with grounded case studies.
The second panel at the #CEDMOCafé: Brewing Resilience Against Disinformation Conference addressed the pressing issue of biomedical disinformation. ☕️
Experts shared sharp insights on its spread, impact, and the need for stronger public resilience.
Experts shared sharp insights on its spread, impact, and the need for stronger public resilience.
September 23, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The second panel at the #CEDMOCafé: Brewing Resilience Against Disinformation Conference addressed the pressing issue of biomedical disinformation. ☕️
Experts shared sharp insights on its spread, impact, and the need for stronger public resilience.
Experts shared sharp insights on its spread, impact, and the need for stronger public resilience.
The first #CEDMOCafé panel explored Disinformation Narratives in Central Europe. ☕️
Speakers highlighted more than two years of data of #CEDMOTrends📈, revealing shifts in disinformation patterns, public perception & key recommendations.
Speakers highlighted more than two years of data of #CEDMOTrends📈, revealing shifts in disinformation patterns, public perception & key recommendations.
September 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
The first #CEDMOCafé panel explored Disinformation Narratives in Central Europe. ☕️
Speakers highlighted more than two years of data of #CEDMOTrends📈, revealing shifts in disinformation patterns, public perception & key recommendations.
Speakers highlighted more than two years of data of #CEDMOTrends📈, revealing shifts in disinformation patterns, public perception & key recommendations.
☕️ #CEDMOCafé Conference is officially underway!
Our keynote speakers opened the conference with a unifying message: trust in institutions is essential in today’s world.
📢 Interested in the discussions? Follow us on social media to stay updated with highlights from the conference in real time.
Our keynote speakers opened the conference with a unifying message: trust in institutions is essential in today’s world.
📢 Interested in the discussions? Follow us on social media to stay updated with highlights from the conference in real time.
September 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM
☕️ #CEDMOCafé Conference is officially underway!
Our keynote speakers opened the conference with a unifying message: trust in institutions is essential in today’s world.
📢 Interested in the discussions? Follow us on social media to stay updated with highlights from the conference in real time.
Our keynote speakers opened the conference with a unifying message: trust in institutions is essential in today’s world.
📢 Interested in the discussions? Follow us on social media to stay updated with highlights from the conference in real time.
📢 We are honored to present the keynote speakers at the CEDMO Café: Brewing Resilience Against Disinformation Conference!
On Tuesday, September 23rd at @charlesuni.cuni.cz in Prague, the conference will bring together experts, partners, and donors to share insights on digital transformation 👇
On Tuesday, September 23rd at @charlesuni.cuni.cz in Prague, the conference will bring together experts, partners, and donors to share insights on digital transformation 👇
September 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
📢 We are honored to present the keynote speakers at the CEDMO Café: Brewing Resilience Against Disinformation Conference!
On Tuesday, September 23rd at @charlesuni.cuni.cz in Prague, the conference will bring together experts, partners, and donors to share insights on digital transformation 👇
On Tuesday, September 23rd at @charlesuni.cuni.cz in Prague, the conference will bring together experts, partners, and donors to share insights on digital transformation 👇
📢 Introducing our "Latté Panel: Layered Realities – Foreign Interference and Electoral Integrity in Central Europe"!
A rich and nuanced session examining the tactics and impact of foreign meddling in elections across Central Europe.
Detailed program below. See you on September 23 in Prague!
A rich and nuanced session examining the tactics and impact of foreign meddling in elections across Central Europe.
Detailed program below. See you on September 23 in Prague!
September 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
📢 Introducing our "Latté Panel: Layered Realities – Foreign Interference and Electoral Integrity in Central Europe"!
A rich and nuanced session examining the tactics and impact of foreign meddling in elections across Central Europe.
Detailed program below. See you on September 23 in Prague!
A rich and nuanced session examining the tactics and impact of foreign meddling in elections across Central Europe.
Detailed program below. See you on September 23 in Prague!
📢 Introducing our "Filter Brew Panel: Long Pour of Insight – Disinformation Trends in Central Europe"!
Like a slow filtered brew, this panel offers a deep dive into the longitudinal findings of #CEDMOTrends📈 survey.
Detailed program below. See you on September 23 in Prague!
Like a slow filtered brew, this panel offers a deep dive into the longitudinal findings of #CEDMOTrends📈 survey.
Detailed program below. See you on September 23 in Prague!
September 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
📢 Introducing our "Filter Brew Panel: Long Pour of Insight – Disinformation Trends in Central Europe"!
Like a slow filtered brew, this panel offers a deep dive into the longitudinal findings of #CEDMOTrends📈 survey.
Detailed program below. See you on September 23 in Prague!
Like a slow filtered brew, this panel offers a deep dive into the longitudinal findings of #CEDMOTrends📈 survey.
Detailed program below. See you on September 23 in Prague!
📢 Introducing "Espresso Panel: Concentrated Narratives - Fact-checking and AI Tools Under Pressure"!
Like a strong espresso, this panel delivers intense discussion on the AI-powered tools developed to detect disinformation or deepfakes and counter them.
🎟️ Join us 23.9. in Prague – register below!
Like a strong espresso, this panel delivers intense discussion on the AI-powered tools developed to detect disinformation or deepfakes and counter them.
🎟️ Join us 23.9. in Prague – register below!
September 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
📢 Introducing "Espresso Panel: Concentrated Narratives - Fact-checking and AI Tools Under Pressure"!
Like a strong espresso, this panel delivers intense discussion on the AI-powered tools developed to detect disinformation or deepfakes and counter them.
🎟️ Join us 23.9. in Prague – register below!
Like a strong espresso, this panel delivers intense discussion on the AI-powered tools developed to detect disinformation or deepfakes and counter them.
🎟️ Join us 23.9. in Prague – register below!