What is Computational Propaganda?

In today’s world digital landscape, terms like misinformation, fake news, and disinformation dominate discussions. But what lies beneath these surface-level concepts that are easily thrown around? Our latest Unpacking the News video introduces computational propaganda, an academically grounded term that explains the deliberate use of technology—bots, algorithms, etc—to manipulate information and influence public opinion. In this video, Prof. Dr. Estariol de la Paz covers: The definition of computational propaganda How it relates to fake news, misinformation and disinformation

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Why Does Georgia’s History matter in the Protests against the Foreign Agents Bill?

Ewan Thomas-Colquhoun gives some historical context to the protests in Georgia against the Foreign Agents bill. Ewan explores: - Russian occupation of Georgian territory how that shapes current political sentiments. - The significance of the Foreign Agents bill in Georgia in terms of their sociopolitical identity and the geopolitical factors at play. - What the future holds for Georgia - leaning towards Russian influence or joining the European Union.

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