07 September 2023
The broadcaster’s first disinformation correspondent spends her time pursuing trolls and dismantling conspiracy theories. In return she is abused, slandered, threatened.
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31 July 2023
Online harassment in sport is a form of abuse that targets an individual (or a group of players). This content can often be used to mock an athlete’s skills or abilities but can also target their personal and private lives, including their families and friends.
Types of harassment can include discrimination, bullying, sexism, racism, hurtful language, sexual harassment, trolling, rumour spreading and threats.
08 April 2023
Do the conspiracy theorists who push the most shocking narratives circulating online really believe them?
12 March 2023
On the new episode of the Apple TV show, she spoke about how her weight “would constantly fluctuate,” since she was on different medications due to her lupus, an inflammatory disease that affects the immune system. She then noted that as those changes were going on, people were quick to make comments about her body.
09 March 2023
There are so many stories and pieces of information flying around on the internet that it can be hard to know what’s real and what’s fake.
09 December 2022
Social media algorithms are one of the tools used by technology companies on the apps, games and websites we use every day. Things such as the videos you watch, links you click, pages you follow or accounts you interact with all help decide what content the algorithms show you.
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