World Apr 09 Pro-Iran groups deploy AI to troll Trump, influence the war narrative By Sam McNeil, Associated Press
Politics Mar 23 Voice of America journalists allege Trump is making news outlet a propaganda source Some journalists at Voice of America charged in a lawsuit Monday that the Trump administration — while largely shutting down the government-run outlet that provides news around the world — has turned what remains into a voice for propaganda. By David Bauder, Associated Press
World Mar 19 Watch 6:45 White House's use of internet memes to promote Iran war sparks criticism From video game clips to cartoon characters to blockbuster movie scenes, the Trump administration’s Iran messaging has embraced a style critics say blurs the line between propaganda and entertainment and risks reducing a real war to spectacle. White House correspondent… By Liz Landers, Doug Adams, Ali Schmitz, Leila Jackson
World Aug 19 Watch 7:14 Russian propaganda finds sympathetic ears among U.S. religious right Over the last decade, we've charted Russian propaganda efforts to affect elections in the U.S. and overseas. Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to portray himself and Russia as defenders of Christian and so-called "traditional" values. As special correspondent Simon… By Simon Ostrovsky, Katia Patin
World Aug 07 How Russian disinformation campaigns have sought to undermine the Paris Olympics Moscow is making its presence felt during the Paris Games, with groups linked to Russia’s government using online disinformation and state propaganda to spread incendiary claims and attack the host country. By David Klepper, Associated Press
Jun 09 South Korea blares anti-North Korea propaganda at border in retaliation for trash balloons By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press South Korea on Sunday resumed anti-North Korean propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts in border areas in retaliation for the North sending over 1,000 balloons filled with trash and manure over the last couple of weeks. Continue reading
Apr 24 Twitter changes stoke Russian, Chinese disinformation By David Klepper, Associated Press Russia, China and Iran are exploiting recent changes at Twitter to spread disinformation faster and farther. Under new owner Elon Musk, Twitter recently ended its policy of labeling foreign propaganda agencies like RT or Sputnik. Continue reading
Jul 29 Justice Department charges Russian with using U.S. political groups to spread propaganda By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department says a Russian operative has been charged with using political groups in the United States to advance pro-Russia propaganda. Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 8:12 How inoculating Americans against radicalization can fight domestic terrorism By Zachary Green The January 6th insurrection made clear the increasing dangers of domestic extremism in the U.S. But with social media spreading online disinformation at an alarming rate, how can law enforcement and experts hope to stop the flow of white supremacist… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 6:47 Russia 'launders' disinformation by using fake personas, U.S. writers By Nick Schifrin The U.S. intelligence community has made it clear that when it comes to foreign interference in American elections, 2016 was only the beginning. As November approaches, efforts to persuade voters and sow disinformation and mistrust are growing. Nick Schifrin reports… Continue watching