Jochen Spangenberg
@jospang.bsky.social
Human(e)
Media, politics and stuff
Dep Head DW Deutsche Welle R&D
Boards: EDMO, CEDMO, GADMO
Lecturer: Free University Berlin
Media Literacy Trainer: Lie Detectors
More: https://about.me/jospang
Media, politics and stuff
Dep Head DW Deutsche Welle R&D
Boards: EDMO, CEDMO, GADMO
Lecturer: Free University Berlin
Media Literacy Trainer: Lie Detectors
More: https://about.me/jospang
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Results. Results? Results!
veraAI officially ended on 31 October 2025.
But its legacy is here to stay!
We make available a first set of results - available and accessible to ALL. From Keyframe Selection and Enhancement Service to the Verification Plugin.
More will be added in due course.
veraAI officially ended on 31 October 2025.
But its legacy is here to stay!
We make available a first set of results - available and accessible to ALL. From Keyframe Selection and Enhancement Service to the Verification Plugin.
More will be added in due course.
vera.ai has come to an end – its results remain accessible. More right here!
VERification Assisted by AI. R&D & innovation co-funded by the HorizonEU. Continuing WeVerify work. And much more!
www.veraai.eu
November 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Results. Results? Results!
veraAI officially ended on 31 October 2025.
But its legacy is here to stay!
We make available a first set of results - available and accessible to ALL. From Keyframe Selection and Enhancement Service to the Verification Plugin.
More will be added in due course.
veraAI officially ended on 31 October 2025.
But its legacy is here to stay!
We make available a first set of results - available and accessible to ALL. From Keyframe Selection and Enhancement Service to the Verification Plugin.
More will be added in due course.
Reposted by Jochen Spangenberg
The BBC's R&D team has developed a new deepfake detector – and published a white paper illustrating its pros and cons:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/publications/reliable-deepfake-detection-bayesian-approximations
#ai #deepfakes #verification
https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/publications/reliable-deepfake-detection-bayesian-approximations
#ai #deepfakes #verification
Reliable Deepfake Detection: Evaluating model uncertainty using Bayesian Approximations
Paper 425: AI based Deepfake Detection System aims to detect fake or manipulated imagery from a wide range of generative models.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The BBC's R&D team has developed a new deepfake detector – and published a white paper illustrating its pros and cons:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/publications/reliable-deepfake-detection-bayesian-approximations
#ai #deepfakes #verification
https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/publications/reliable-deepfake-detection-bayesian-approximations
#ai #deepfakes #verification
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In October 2025, veraAI project members based at the University of Urbino (@giadam.bsky.social, @fabiogiglietto.bsky.social and @brupar.bsky.social) went to Brazil to present and share their research findings at a variety of events. Find out what they did in this post.
Advancing Research on Disinformation and Digital Manipulation: The University of Urbino at two Key Conferences in Brazil
VERification Assisted by AI. R&D & innovation co-funded by the HorizonEU. Continuing WeVerify work. And much more!
www.veraai.eu
November 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
In October 2025, veraAI project members based at the University of Urbino (@giadam.bsky.social, @fabiogiglietto.bsky.social and @brupar.bsky.social) went to Brazil to present and share their research findings at a variety of events. Find out what they did in this post.
“rightist influencers and Trump officials have formed a powerful alliance, working together to target perceived adversaries, amplify false claims and reshape the media landscape.”
In Trump 2.0, MAGA-aligned influencers and media emerge as the new mainstream
How right‑wing influencers and Trump officials work in lockstep — targeting perceived adversaries, amplifying false claims and reshaping US media.
www.reuters.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
“rightist influencers and Trump officials have formed a powerful alliance, working together to target perceived adversaries, amplify false claims and reshape the media landscape.”
BBC DG Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness resign from the Corporation. Statement outlining their resignation 👇🏾
Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resign: BBC statements in full
Deborah Turness says "mistakes have been made" but "allegations that BBC News is institutionally biased are wrong".
www.bbc.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
BBC DG Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness resign from the Corporation. Statement outlining their resignation 👇🏾
Social networks: friend or foe for journalism? @niemanlab.org has more.
Journalists are souring on social media platforms, an analysis of 11 years of Nieman Lab predictions suggests
While these predictions suggest that the journalistic community’s enthusiasm for social media platforms has waned over time, there has been no such change in the perceptions of the people actually usi...
www.niemanlab.org
November 9, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Social networks: friend or foe for journalism? @niemanlab.org has more.
#Meta: making money with scams, fraudulent ads and such like.
Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta projected 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods, and it internally estimates that its platforms show users 15 billion scam ads a day, company documents show.
www.reuters.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
#Meta: making money with scams, fraudulent ads and such like.
At Germany‘s first digital only university today - the German University of Digital Science. Gave a talk earlier on the topic of technology, #AI, #disinformation and news media. Also showcased some of our R&D work at #DeutscheWelle R&D. Interesting day - still ongoing.
Photo 2 ©️Anke Gaiser.
Photo 2 ©️Anke Gaiser.
November 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
At Germany‘s first digital only university today - the German University of Digital Science. Gave a talk earlier on the topic of technology, #AI, #disinformation and news media. Also showcased some of our R&D work at #DeutscheWelle R&D. Interesting day - still ongoing.
Photo 2 ©️Anke Gaiser.
Photo 2 ©️Anke Gaiser.
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Great news!! Our scientific director Professor Kalina Bontcheva @sheffieldnlp.bsky.social at @sheffielduni.bsky.social has been appointed Chair of Working Group 1 for the new Code of Practice on the #Transparency of #AI -Generated Content.
www.veraai.eu/posts/kalina...
www.veraai.eu/posts/kalina...
Kalina Bontcheva Appointed Chair of EU Working Group on AI Transparency
VERification Assisted by AI. R&D & innovation co-funded by the HorizonEU. Continuing WeVerify work. And much more!
www.veraai.eu
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Great news!! Our scientific director Professor Kalina Bontcheva @sheffieldnlp.bsky.social at @sheffielduni.bsky.social has been appointed Chair of Working Group 1 for the new Code of Practice on the #Transparency of #AI -Generated Content.
www.veraai.eu/posts/kalina...
www.veraai.eu/posts/kalina...
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To read more about the appointed chairs for the new Code of Practice, you may also want to check out the @ec.europa.eu announcement. 👇
November 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
To read more about the appointed chairs for the new Code of Practice, you may also want to check out the @ec.europa.eu announcement. 👇
November 5, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Kaum werden die verbliebenen raren Spurenelemente von "C" in der CDU nochmal sichtbar, da erhebt sich schon ein Sturm der Entrüstung unter ihren Spitzenfunktionären.
Wurde Wadephul schon wegen zu viel Empathie rausgeschmissen?
November 5, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Kaum werden die verbliebenen raren Spurenelemente von "C" in der CDU nochmal sichtbar, da erhebt sich schon ein Sturm der Entrüstung unter ihren Spitzenfunktionären.
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“New York will remain a city of immigrants: a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and, as of tonight, led by an immigrant.” The Full Transcript of Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Speech www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
The Full Transcript of Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Speech
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
“New York will remain a city of immigrants: a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and, as of tonight, led by an immigrant.” The Full Transcript of Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Speech www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
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Top 10 US billionaires’ collective wealth grew by $698bn in past year – report
Top 10 US billionaires’ collective wealth grew by $698bn in past year – report
Oxfam warns Trump policies risk driving inequality to new heights – but Democrats have also exacerbated wealth gap
The collective wealth of the top 10 US billionaires has soared by $698bn in the past year, according to a new report from Oxfam America published on Monday on the growing wealth divide.
The report warns that Trump administration policies risk driving US inequality to new heights, but points out that both Republican and Democratic administrations have exacerbated the US’s growing wealth gap. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Top 10 US billionaires’ collective wealth grew by $698bn in past year – report
On Thursday 6 November I’ll be speaking at the German University of Digital Science in Potsdam at their 3rd International Conference. 👇🏾
November 3, 2025 at 7:05 AM
On Thursday 6 November I’ll be speaking at the German University of Digital Science in Potsdam at their 3rd International Conference. 👇🏾
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"Access to data by researchers is a crucial element of ensuring transparency and democratic accountability,” @lewan.bsky.social says. “The public is entitled to know what platforms and their algorithms are doing to the information landscape.”
I wrote for @science.org about Meta, TikTok and the DSA 🧪
I wrote for @science.org about Meta, TikTok and the DSA 🧪
Meta and TikTok are obstructing researchers’ access to data, European Commission rules
Data are needed to study how social media spreads misinformation and influences elections, scientists say
www.science.org
October 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
"Access to data by researchers is a crucial element of ensuring transparency and democratic accountability,” @lewan.bsky.social says. “The public is entitled to know what platforms and their algorithms are doing to the information landscape.”
I wrote for @science.org about Meta, TikTok and the DSA 🧪
I wrote for @science.org about Meta, TikTok and the DSA 🧪
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Revealed: Israel demanded Google and Amazon use secret ‘wink’ to sidestep legal orders www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Revealed: Israel demanded Google and Amazon use secret ‘wink’ to sidestep legal orders
The tech giants agreed to extraordinary terms to clinch a lucrative contract with the Israeli government, documents show
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Revealed: Israel demanded Google and Amazon use secret ‘wink’ to sidestep legal orders www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Into the looking glass!
What may happen at the US midterm elections? How far will Donald #Trump and his disciples go?
Important reporting by @dgraham.bsky.social for @theatlantic.com’s latest cover story. According to Graham, the US “election system is reaching a breaking point.”
What may happen at the US midterm elections? How far will Donald #Trump and his disciples go?
Important reporting by @dgraham.bsky.social for @theatlantic.com’s latest cover story. According to Graham, the US “election system is reaching a breaking point.”
Donald Trump’s Plan to Subvert the Midterms Is Already Under Way
Our election system is reaching a breaking point.
www.theatlantic.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Into the looking glass!
What may happen at the US midterm elections? How far will Donald #Trump and his disciples go?
Important reporting by @dgraham.bsky.social for @theatlantic.com’s latest cover story. According to Graham, the US “election system is reaching a breaking point.”
What may happen at the US midterm elections? How far will Donald #Trump and his disciples go?
Important reporting by @dgraham.bsky.social for @theatlantic.com’s latest cover story. According to Graham, the US “election system is reaching a breaking point.”
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Here’s a recap of veraAI’s presence at #Disinfo2025 - one of Europe‘s primary events on #disinformation detection and analysis, organised by @disinfo.eu
vera.ai at #Disinfo2025 - a recap
VERification Assisted by AI. R&D & innovation co-funded by the HorizonEU. Continuing WeVerify work. And much more!
www.veraai.eu
October 28, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Here’s a recap of veraAI’s presence at #Disinfo2025 - one of Europe‘s primary events on #disinformation detection and analysis, organised by @disinfo.eu
Die @deutschebahn.com schreitet voran und weitet ihre Erklärungen für Verspätungen aus. Neu, zumindest für mich, der soeben gehörte Verspätungsgrund: „durch hohes Fahrgastaufkommen verlängerte Ein- und Ausstiegszeiten.“ 😅 #DB #DeutscheBahn
October 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Die @deutschebahn.com schreitet voran und weitet ihre Erklärungen für Verspätungen aus. Neu, zumindest für mich, der soeben gehörte Verspätungsgrund: „durch hohes Fahrgastaufkommen verlängerte Ein- und Ausstiegszeiten.“ 😅 #DB #DeutscheBahn
#BVB #BorussiaDortmund beat #FCCologne 1-0. Goal was scored in 96th minute. Amazing Atmosphere.
#YouNeverWalkAlone
#YouNeverWalkAlone
October 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
#BVB #BorussiaDortmund beat #FCCologne 1-0. Goal was scored in 96th minute. Amazing Atmosphere.
#YouNeverWalkAlone
#YouNeverWalkAlone
AI and news: a ‘delicate‘ relationship, to say the least.
Largest study of its kind shows AI assistants misrepresent news content 45% of the time – regardless of language or territory
An intensive international study was coordinated by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and led by the BBC
www.bbc.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
AI and news: a ‘delicate‘ relationship, to say the least.
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Meanwhile in Russia: state TV host Vladimir Solovyov and his guests insisted that Ukraine should not be allowed to exist, "If there is no Ukraine, there is no problem." Solovyov's main concern was how to control and "reeducate" millions of Ukrainians.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNZs...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNZs...
Vladimir Solovyov and his guests say Ukraine should not exist
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Meanwhile in Russia: state TV host Vladimir Solovyov and his guests insisted that Ukraine should not be allowed to exist, "If there is no Ukraine, there is no problem." Solovyov's main concern was how to control and "reeducate" millions of Ukrainians.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNZs...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNZs...
What is #DonaldTrump telling us - and especially the American people - by posting this AI-generated video?
October 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
What is #DonaldTrump telling us - and especially the American people - by posting this AI-generated video?
