InfoEpi Lab
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The Information Epidemiology Lab (InfoEpi Lab at infoepi.org) intersects public health, national security, and countering malign influence. At the core of our ethos is the unwavering belief in every individual’s right to accurate information.
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"The platform's current direction is not compatible with the basic values of the institutions concerned -- openness to the world, scientific integrity, transparency and democratic discourse," they said.
January 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"The platform's current direction is not compatible with the basic values of the institutions concerned -- openness to the world, scientific integrity, transparency and democratic discourse," they said.
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Last Friday, over 60 German universities announced they would stop using social network X due to ethical concerns, stating it no longer aligns with their principles. www.barrons.com/news/dozens...
January 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Last Friday, over 60 German universities announced they would stop using social network X due to ethical concerns, stating it no longer aligns with their principles. www.barrons.com/news/dozens...
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Very interesting, & useful capture by @infoepi.org | How People Get Sucked into Misinformation Rabbit Holes – and How to Get Them Out
How People Get Sucked into Misinformation Rabbit Holes – and How to Get Them Out
As misinformation and radicalization rise, it’s tempting to look for something to blame: the internet, social media personalities, sensationalized political campaigns, religion, or conspiracy theories
infoepi.substack.com
February 25, 2024 at 7:33 AM
Very interesting, & useful capture by @infoepi.org | How People Get Sucked into Misinformation Rabbit Holes – and How to Get Them Out
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This is the kind of deepfake to worry about.
"The 10-second audio recording that surfaced last month was jarring, featuring what sounded like Manhattan Democratic party boss and former state Assemblyman Keith Wright disparaging Harlem Assemblywoman Inez Dickens." ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
"The 10-second audio recording that surfaced last month was jarring, featuring what sounded like Manhattan Democratic party boss and former state Assemblyman Keith Wright disparaging Harlem Assemblywoman Inez Dickens." ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
ny1.com
February 8, 2024 at 12:34 AM
This is the kind of deepfake to worry about.
"The 10-second audio recording that surfaced last month was jarring, featuring what sounded like Manhattan Democratic party boss and former state Assemblyman Keith Wright disparaging Harlem Assemblywoman Inez Dickens." ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
"The 10-second audio recording that surfaced last month was jarring, featuring what sounded like Manhattan Democratic party boss and former state Assemblyman Keith Wright disparaging Harlem Assemblywoman Inez Dickens." ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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Booooooo
damn turns out the millions of hacked toothbrushes story isn't true (yet)
February 8, 2024 at 1:23 AM
Booooooo
Despite the assurances, the seven banks that lent money to the billionaire for his buyout—Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Barclays, MUFG, BNP Paribas, Mizuho, and Société Générale—are facing serious losses on the debt if and when they eventually sell it.
#Twitter
Elon Musk told bankers they wouldn’t lose any money on Twitter purchase
Lenders unlikely to get even 60 cents on the dollar for the bonds and loans.
arstechnica.com
December 18, 2023 at 2:36 PM
Despite the assurances, the seven banks that lent money to the billionaire for his buyout—Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Barclays, MUFG, BNP Paribas, Mizuho, and Société Générale—are facing serious losses on the debt if and when they eventually sell it.
#Twitter
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New: Clarence Thomas’ Private Complaints About Money Sparked Fears He Would Resign
Interviews and newly unearthed documents reveal that Thomas, facing financial strain, privately pushed for a higher salary and to allow Supreme Court justices to take speaking fees.
Interviews and newly unearthed documents reveal that Thomas, facing financial strain, privately pushed for a higher salary and to allow Supreme Court justices to take speaking fees.
Clarence Thomas’ Private Complaints About Money Sparked Fears He Would Resign
Interviews and newly unearthed documents reveal that Thomas, facing financial strain, privately pushed for a higher salary and to allow Supreme Court justices to take speaking fees.
www.propublica.org
December 18, 2023 at 11:03 AM
New: Clarence Thomas’ Private Complaints About Money Sparked Fears He Would Resign
Interviews and newly unearthed documents reveal that Thomas, facing financial strain, privately pushed for a higher salary and to allow Supreme Court justices to take speaking fees.
Interviews and newly unearthed documents reveal that Thomas, facing financial strain, privately pushed for a higher salary and to allow Supreme Court justices to take speaking fees.
Daily retweets and favorites for newly verified pro-Kremlin accounts on X (formerly Twitter)
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December 18, 2023 at 2:27 PM
Daily retweets and favorites for newly verified pro-Kremlin accounts on X (formerly Twitter)
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Due to our fear of responsibly regulating tech, the US has a lot of vulnerabilities. This is a scenario to worry about. It's not hypothetical.
It's already happening to another country, and this year's US biodefense posture review stated that our military readiness was affected by disinfo.
It's already happening to another country, and this year's US biodefense posture review stated that our military readiness was affected by disinfo.
November 21, 2023 at 3:29 PM
Due to our fear of responsibly regulating tech, the US has a lot of vulnerabilities. This is a scenario to worry about. It's not hypothetical.
It's already happening to another country, and this year's US biodefense posture review stated that our military readiness was affected by disinfo.
It's already happening to another country, and this year's US biodefense posture review stated that our military readiness was affected by disinfo.
The latest newsletter just dropped.
It covers a review of 1980s disinformation campaigns (all of which we still periodically today) as well as the latest headlines related to information manipulation. infoepi.substack.com/p/lab-notes-...
It covers a review of 1980s disinformation campaigns (all of which we still periodically today) as well as the latest headlines related to information manipulation. infoepi.substack.com/p/lab-notes-...
Lab Notes - No. 10 - November 14, 2023
Lab Notes is the newsletter from the Information Epidemiology Lab (InfoEpi Lab), which exists at the intersection of public health, national security, and information disorder.
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November 14, 2023 at 5:03 PM
The latest newsletter just dropped.
It covers a review of 1980s disinformation campaigns (all of which we still periodically today) as well as the latest headlines related to information manipulation. infoepi.substack.com/p/lab-notes-...
It covers a review of 1980s disinformation campaigns (all of which we still periodically today) as well as the latest headlines related to information manipulation. infoepi.substack.com/p/lab-notes-...
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From April this year, there's an excellent podcast around this term, & really reprehensible practice feat. @wendling.bsky.social on the BBC. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
October 30, 2023 at 2:31 AM
From April this year, there's an excellent podcast around this term, & really reprehensible practice feat. @wendling.bsky.social on the BBC. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Screenshot of what was penned today referring to (excellent) Negative & Misleading Posts Driving Critical Discussions on X infoepi.org/posts/2023/1... report by @infoepi.bsky.social. TDP's been at coalface of this content since 7/10, locating in NZ, & even preceding findings of research elsewhere.
October 25, 2023 at 7:13 AM
Screenshot of what was penned today referring to (excellent) Negative & Misleading Posts Driving Critical Discussions on X infoepi.org/posts/2023/1... report by @infoepi.bsky.social. TDP's been at coalface of this content since 7/10, locating in NZ, & even preceding findings of research elsewhere.
What we're seeing happen in online discussions about the death of Matthew Perry has a name. It's called ghouling.
October 29, 2023 at 9:12 PM
What we're seeing happen in online discussions about the death of Matthew Perry has a name. It's called ghouling.
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Breaking News: The Supreme Court paused a ban on many U.S. officials’ contacts with tech platforms and will hear an appeal, setting up a major free speech case.
Supreme Court Pauses Ban on Biden Officials’ Contacts With Tech Platforms Pending Review
The court agreed to hear the administration’s appeal, setting the stage for a major ruling on what the government may do to encourage sites to delete asserted misinformation.
www.nytimes.com
October 20, 2023 at 9:37 PM
Breaking News: The Supreme Court paused a ban on many U.S. officials’ contacts with tech platforms and will hear an appeal, setting up a major free speech case.
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#publichealth #natsec #policy #information #infosec #crisiscommunication #misinformation #disinformation
#publichealth #natsec #policy #information #infosec #crisiscommunication #misinformation #disinformation
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October 21, 2023 at 1:15 AM
The InfoEpi Lab is now on BlueSky. We have a regular newsletter at infoepi.substack.com and publish regular briefs and reports on the infoepi.org website.
#publichealth #natsec #policy #information #infosec #crisiscommunication #misinformation #disinformation
#publichealth #natsec #policy #information #infosec #crisiscommunication #misinformation #disinformation