What's the Content of Fact-checks and Misinformation in Germany? ...
2024 is a year of elections: USA and EU but there are also local elections in Germany for which current polls predict strong increases for the far-right. Misinformation is a constant concern regarding these elections. Even though disinformation is not as threatening as often depicted, it is harmful...
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Elephant In The Lab
2024
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| Online Access: | https://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11203362 https://zenodo.org/doi/10.5281/zenodo.11203362 |
| Summary: | 2024 is a year of elections: USA and EU but there are also local elections in Germany for which current polls predict strong increases for the far-right. Misinformation is a constant concern regarding these elections. Even though disinformation is not as threatening as often depicted, it is harmful for democratic processes and we need a solid understanding of it. In this article, Sami Nenno take a closer look at the content of fact-checks and misinformation in Germany. ... |
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