Tag: Disinformation
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Finnish media decision-makers are worried about resources, the public is wary of disinformation
Despite these concerns, the research shows that the ethical standards of Finnish journalism and the public's trust are at a high level. Domestic media sources are still significantly more important for news than social media. In particular, the editors-in-chief confirm that they are committed to the basic aspects of journalistic work – accuracy, timeliness and…
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Presidential candidate Urpilainen supports the moderation of the dual citizenship debate for security reasons
Urpilainen emphasized that although security threats should not be underestimated, it is impractical and unfair to punish Finnish Russians collectively. He pointed out that these people have chosen to live in Finland because of its democratic values and freedoms. The candidate also stated that the spread of Kremlin propaganda is not only for Russians, as…
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How Russia's attack on Ukraine shaped Finland's NATO discussion on Twitter
only 20–30 percent were in favor, mainly following the left-right political line. However, the study shows a marked depolarization in public opinion after the attack, as observed in Twitter conversations. Depolarization here refers to the convergence of opposing social views. Yan XiaPhD researcher at Aalto University's Department of Computer Science, explains: “Before the attack, we…
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Be updated with the latest news in Lunchekot
The four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has now begun and looks set to hold. In addition to the planned prisoner exchange, trucks carrying supplies will also be allowed into Gaza. The government is now acting against the disinformation campaign that is being spread in mainly Arabic-speaking social media. Civil Defense Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin believes…
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Åsa Wikforss
Member of the Swedish Academy and professor of theoretical philosophy at Stockholm University. Åsa Wikforss is a frequently engaged lecturer who has written several books on disinformation, freedom of expression and democracy. Her book “Alternative facts: about knowledge and its enemies” has been distributed to 65,000 high school students. The latest book is entitled “Philosophical…
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After the disinformation campaign against Sweden – the minister responds
There is currently a disinformation campaign against Sweden, which according to the prime minister is dangerous for Swedes. Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Sweden’s Minister for Civil Defense about the latest information.
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Russia’s online threat, Baltic pipeline damage and the sword of the Crusader era: Finland in the world press
The article details information from Supo, the Finnish security and intelligence service, according to which the country is threatened by several threats from Russia, such as cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns. “Russia’s espionage attempts against us have increased during the war, mainly in the cybersphere,” Suvi AlvariSupo’s senior analyst said. After the expulsion of diplomats…
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The kidnapping myth that started the hatred of Sweden
When Ali Al Sidani’s daughters were taken into the care of social services, he protested the decision. His protests became the starting point for the international hate and disinformation campaign against Sweden. Samar Hadrous, reporter at Sweden’s Radio talks about Ali Al Sidani’s struggle, which according to him has been kidnapped by foreign media channels…
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Jimmie Åkesson (SD): “The government has got it wrong”
On Monday, two Swedes were killed and one injured in a terrorist attack in Brussels. The suspected perpetrator is said to have been motivated by Koran burnings that took place in Sweden. This summer, Säpo raised the terror threat level, they assessed that Sweden had become a priority target for violent Islamism after disinformation campaigns…
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Activist torches another Quran in Sweden
The demonstration drew a handful of counter-protesters, who urged for an end to the holy book-burning A woman set fire to a copy of the Quran during a police-approved protest held near the Swedish capital, TASS has reported. The move follows several similar actions in recent weeks, which have triggered outrage across the Muslim world…
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Swedish PM brands burning of Quran ‘destructive’
The stunts have made Sweden a priority target for terrorist attacks, Ulf Kristersson says The burning of the Quran by anti-Islam activists is a destructive act that harms Sweden’s national security, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Thursday. Writing on Facebook, Kristersson urged the public to understand that the situation is “very serious.” “The most…
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Swedish PM brands burning of Quran destructive
The stunts have made Sweden a priority target for terrorist attacks, Ulf Kristersson says The burning of the Quran by anti-Islam activists is a destructive act that harms Sweden’s national security, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Thursday. Writing on Facebook, Kristersson urged the public to understand that the situation is “very serious.” “The most…
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Sweden blames Moscow for outrage over Quran-burning stunts
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson claimed that Russia was slandering his country Sweden’s prime minister has accused Russia of using a “disinformation campaign” to tarnish Stockholm’s image abroad, alleging that Moscow has spread false claims about the recent Quran-burning incidents in the Swedish capital. Ulf Kristersson took to social media on Wednesday to declare that “states…
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Reuters appeals Turkey’s ban on online article
Washington/Ankara, Turkey – Reuters said this week it will appeal a move by Turkey to block access to more than 90 web links and social media posts that used reporting from the news agency. The ban relates to an article that said Swedish and US anti-corruption authorities were reviewing a complaint naming the Turkish president’s…
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EU CTO: Draft voluntary AI code to be drafted within weeks
BRUSSELS, Belgium: EU technology chief Margrethe Vestager has said a draft artificial intelligence (AI) code of conduct could be drawn up within weeks, allowing the computer industry to commit to a final proposal “very, very soon”, as reported by Reuters . Comparing it to the risks of pandemics or nuclear war, some EU lawmakers and…
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US to announce more Russia sanctions
Foreign Secretary Antony Blinken said the new measures would target drones and “disinformation” The United States will unveil a new round of Russia-related sanctions on Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told reporters. Washington’s latest restrictions will target the allegedly Iranian-built drones that have been used to devastating effect in Ukraine. Blinken told reporters…
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The disinformation war
Disinformation has been used as a weapon by state intelligence services for as long as possible, but with the Internet, the field has been opened up to more actors. In this episode, P3 Dystopia delves into the bizarre history of American “political warfare” and Russian “active measures”, into troll factories and modern election influence, but…
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The future of the Sámi people, Finland’s participation in the NATO nuclear weapons exercise and frostbite: Finland in the world press
It is part of the concerns of the Sami people, the indigenous people of Finland, because they are worried about the diminishing opportunities to gain more self-government in their ancestral lands. In Finland, the Sámi are represented by the Sámi Assembly (Sámediggi), a constitutionally recognized advisory body. However, the reform of the Sámi Assembly, which…
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Finland fell to 23rd place in the world press freedom index
By Yrsa Grüne-Luoma, chairman of RSF Finland, Finland’s drop in the safety ratings of journalists is alarming and is due to the lawsuit brought against the journalists of Helsingin Sanomat. In 2021, the Helsinki District Court convicted the newspaper’s editors in a case related to the publication of an article by the Finnish intelligence service.…
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Sweden Public Radio is leaving Twitter, says the audience already has
HELSINGFORS – Sweden’s public radio said this week it would stop being active on Twitter, but it did not blame new labels Elon Musk’s social media platform has slapped on public broadcasters, prompting some major North American channels to stop tweeting. Sveriges Radio said on its blog that Twitter has lost its relevance to the…
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The Swedish TV company joins the Twitter exodus
Sweden’s Radio said CEO Elon Musk’s “publicly funded” brand was not the reason it left the platform Public broadcaster Sveriges Radio has announced it is leaving Twitter, explaining in a blog post on Tuesday that its listeners are no longer using the platform. “The audience has simply chosen other places to be. And therefore Sveriges…
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Volatile cocktail: Latest Danish terrorist threat assessment identifies new type of persons of interest to the authorities
That latest terrorist threat assessment carried out by the Center for Terrorism Analysis (CAT) for the PET intelligence service again designates militant Islamists as the most likely perpetrators of terror within Denmark’s borders. While the leadership of major organizations such as the Islamic State and Al Qaeda have recently weakened, their influence remains strong –…
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EU approves new sanctions against Russia
The bloc has followed the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand in announcing a new round of measures against Moscow EU member states approved a tenth round of sanctions against Russia on Friday over Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine, after its major Western ally imposed new measures to mark the one-year anniversary of the conflict’s…
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NATO pledges to support Ukraine ‘as long as needed’
ISTANBUL – NATO on Friday reaffirmed its solidarity with Ukraine in the “heroic defense” of its nation as the alliance “solemnly” marks one year of Moscow’s “brutal” war against Kiev. “We pay tribute to the lives lost, and we deplore the tragic human suffering and destruction, including of Ukraine’s residential and civilian and energy infrastructures,…
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Anti-war demonstrations in Washington, Munich and Helsinki
Former US Congressman and presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard warned that Ukraine’s proxy war against Russia could turn into a direct conflict between the US/NATO and Russia, with catastrophic consequences. He criticized those who talk about “how we fight and win” as if a war with a nuclear-armed country could ever be won. “Whether intentional or…
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US says partners should investigate Nord Stream blasts
The State Department reacted to Russia’s request for a UN investigation of the pipelines? destruction The Nord Stream pipeline explosions did not take place on US soil so Washington believes it would be most appropriate for the countries whose territory was involved to investigate them, State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters on Wednesday. “I…
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An interview with Chat GPT
In this interview, we delve into the workings of ChatGPT and explore some of the challenges and opportunities presented by this remarkable AI technology. From its training data and hardware requirements to its potential impact on the job market, we ask ChatGPT some of the most pressing questions about the role of AI in today’s…
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EU to TikTok: Follow European rules or get banned
BRUSSELS, Belgium: European Commissioner Thierry Breton has told Shou Zi Chew, CEO of Chinese social media giant TikTok, that his social media company could be banned from being used in the EU if it does not comply with the Digital Services Act by September. “We will not hesitate to adopt the full extent of sanctions…
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APN podcast: Is Finland losing the disinformation war?
This week’s program examines THL’s decision to leave Twitter, reflects on the hectic start of the 2023 parliamentary election campaign, and tells about life in Lapland during the long polar night.
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THL takes a Twitter break due to disinformation
The health authority says that its Twitter account has been used as a platform to spread disinformation, for example in replies to its tweets.
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Finland’s THL leaves Twitter citing the amount of disinformation
“Ninety percent of tweets related to the coronavirus are highly inappropriate, and people are also engaging in other conversations with disinformation,” he said. “It’s been an attractive platform for spreading disinformation from the start. Lots of links to it [disinformation] shared in conversations.” According to him, the situation got worse during the coronavirus pandemic, especially…
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Top 25 Russia Beyond Articles You May Have Missed in 2022
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The UN says it is concerned about hate on social media
“We are very concerned about how social media platforms become an environment that spreads hate and disinformation. And I think it’s the responsibility of social media companies to make sure that doesn’t happen,” Dujarric told a news conference. However, the Secretary General will not comment on Twitter’s new technical changes, Dujarric added. On Monday, Twitter…