Fake News

Disinformation now spreads at a speed and scale that society has never faced before, but cities are uniquely positioned to respond to this growing challenge

If we are to navigate the complex challenges of the 21st century, our understanding of and ability to teach critical thinking demands urgent attention

Riots and violent unrest in the UK following the murder of children in Southport demonstrates the need for city governments to act quickly against disinformation

Disinformation is a modern reality. It sows distrust and division in communities, but it’s also affecting our cities’ ability to function

The pandemic saw a rise in anti-expert sentiment, including from government, but does the public really distrust the advice of experts?

The hack attack on Twitter was aimed at financial gain, but what happens when hacking turns political? Regulation is part of the answer, as is becoming more savvy ourselves

COVID-19 has generated an information – and misinformation – overload. But what people need are updates that are relevant, concise and don’t offer false hope

Over the last four years, fake news has become an everyday expression, and a major part of any discourse around the media. But what is the impact of fake news in this strange new age of COVID-19?

While the Internet provides a forum for democracy in some Southeast Asian countries, it’s also become a tool for fake news, misinformation and political hoaxes

In a world of ‘alternative facts’ and spin, Shakespeare’s plays can help teach us how to grasp complexity and expose manipulation