
The fake disease that fooled the internet â and what it says about all of us
Why do we trust the wrong people and doubt the right ones? An experiment in lying reveals some uncomfortable truths.
The Conversation
Trust in news rises after years of decline in NZ. Whatâs behind the shift?
With AI slop and misinformation on the rise, research suggests New Zealanders may be turning back to mainstream news for reliability and accountability.
The Conversation
Could Viktor Orbån be back in 2030? Why Péter Magyar has a fight on his hands after landslide win
A key challenge facing Magyar will be to undo the system OrbĂĄn has put in place to exercise control over Hungary.
The Conversation
Donât read too much into OrbĂĄnâs defeat
Magyarâs win is not a rejection of national conservatism â and it is far from a liberal victory.
POLITICO
Polandâs nationalist right recalibrates after OrbĂĄnâs heavy election loss
Polish PM Donald Tusk is crowing that PĂ©ter Magyarâs victory is also a win for him, while the right works out how to distance itself from OrbĂĄn.
POLITICO
Vance, after rallying in Hungary for OrbĂĄn, says he wasnât surprised by the autocratâs defeat
The vice presidentâs comments Monday evening marked the administrationâs first acknowledgment of the disappointing election result.
POLITICO
OrbĂĄnâs 16-year rule over Hungary ends in crushing election defeat
The Hungarian prime minister concedes to Péter Magyar, who is set to win a supermajority in the 199-seat parliament.
POLITICO
Slopaganda wars: how (and why) the US and Iran are flooding the zone with viral AI-generated noise
Even obviously fake propaganda videos can influence viewers â and erode their trust in all kinds of information.
The Conversation
Hungaryâs maverick Two-Tailed Dog party combats OrbĂĄn with satire
POLITICO joined the satirical opposition party on the campaign trail as it tries to turn protest into votes against OrbĂĄn.
POLITICO
Itâs not just gen Z â older adults need help spotting online misinformation too
Evidence shows that older adults are just as, if not more, likely than younger generations to believe misinformation.
The Conversation