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Disinformation and Democracy
Detecting Disinformation for Democracy
Analysts, academics, journalists, activists, and politicians assess the effect of disinformation on our democracy. Experts studying mis-and disinformation share their insights on the impact and spread of disinformation, and its potential amplification through social media and the use of artificial intelligence. The special also looks at how to establish guardrails and find solutions to counter the negative effects of disinformation, with an emphasis on the role of media and citizen engagement.
X Relies on Its Users to Counter the Spread of Disinformation
X, formerly known as Twitter, relies on a feature called “Community Notes” to counter disinformation on its platform. Certified contributors can identify what they feel is misleading content. CPAC’s Michael Serapio discusses this initiative, as well as X’s pre-election preparation with Wilfredo Fernandez, Head U.S. & Canada Global Government Affairs at X. (no interpretation)
How Does Google Tackle Disinformation on Its Platforms?
CPAC’s Michael Serapio & Jeanette Patell, Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google Canada, discuss the challenges Google faces to deliver accurate information through its new AI search tools. (no interpretation)
How Does Meta Counter Disinformation on Facebook & Instagram?
CPAC’s Michael Serapio asks Kevin Chan, Global Policy Campaign Strategies Director at Meta, how the digital giant counters the spread of disinformation on Facebook and Instagram & the impact on election integrity in Canada. (no interpretation)
80% of Canadians Believe AI Could Endanger Election Process
As the popularity of artificial intelligence continues to increase, 80% of Canadians are concerned about the potential misuse of AI to spread disinformation during an election. That’s according to a recent CPAC-commissioned Abacus Data poll.
What Is Disinformation and Misinformation?
Disinformation and misinformation are spreading dramatically with the exponential spike in social media use over the last few years. Many Canadians are concerned about disinformation: 84 per cent of respondents to a CPAC-commissioned Abacus Data survey say they are worried about the spread of misinformation and disinformation.
80% of Canadians concerned about potential misuse of AI during an election
More than half of Canadians have either not heard of artificial intelligence or know very little about it, according to an Abacus Data poll commissioned by CPAC in April.
Majority of Canadians concerned about spread of disinformation and its impact on democracy
As security officials, including CSIS in its annual report released on May 7, warn that disinformation is one of the biggest threats to Canada, more than three-quarters of Canadians share those concerns, according to an Abacus Data poll commissioned by CPAC in April. Eighty-four percent of those surveyed said they were at least somewhat concerned about the spread of misinformation and disinformation and this anxiety may be impacting our democracy.
CPAC Poll Shows Canadians are Concerned about Disinformation and Democracy
CPAC anchor Michael Serapio sits down with David Coletto, founder, chair and CEO of Abacus Data, to discuss the CPAC-commissioned poll on disinformation and its impact on our democracy.