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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Episode 1: The UK Elections

This episode hosted by Dr Jamie Ranger and Dr. Umer Jan features guests: Niamh Cashell, a politics phD candidate at the University of Manchester and Oly Durose, a political writer and media communications officer for the former Labour Party leader. The episode delves into the aftermath of the UK's recent general election, highlighting the Conservative Party's historic defeat and Labour's victory despite a fragmented electorate and low voter turnout. The discussion also explores how emerging technologies, such as AI and social media, influenced the campaign, while raising concerns about the future of political communication and governance in the UK.

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