Social media has made it easier for us to keep in touch with our loved ones and also gave us an easier way to gather information. But with this easy access to news and information, also comes the issue of fake news. These are facts that haven’t been checked and just shared as true. With...
Kieno speaks to Dr Camaren Peter Assoc Prof @ Allan Grey Centre for Values Based Leadership @ UCT GSB.
Stuart Jones is Project Director at the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change, William Bird – Director of Media Monitoring Africa, Ferial Hafajee – Associate Editor at Daily Maverick and Cayla Clifford – Researcher for Africa Check discuss the effects of misinformation in South Africa.
The Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) has expressed concern over narrative manipulation in private social media platforms such as WhatsApp. The Centre has been analysing all public domain social media activity in South Africa, with a focus on conversations related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the full Article on www.algoafm.co.za
SAFM Interview on countering disinformation & fake news online.
