Themes (BOOSTERS)

We apply our instruments on 6 selected themes where infodemic is widely spread.

❖ BOOSTER 1. Elections: We uncover disinformation narratives that have previously been used in an attempt to influence elections in the participating countries or European elections. We expose the tools, techniques and motives behind these disinformation campaigns.

❖ BOOSTER 2. Health: We tackle the most common false or inaccurate conceptions related to Health, Covid-19 and the vaccination, and provide correct information.

❖ BOOSTER 3. Migration: We present alternative narratives related to migration and show how information is being manipulated, and fears of people are being used to spread false information.

❖ BOOSTER 4. AI-enabled Disinformation: We address the challenges posed by deep fakes, micro-targeting, and algorithm manipulation, and develop strategies to mitigate their impact.

❖ BOOSTER 5. Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI): We will analyze the dynamics of Russian foreign interference, information operations, psychological operations, and hybrid warfare, and design responses to address these challenges.

❖ BOOSTER 6. Environmental/Climate Change: We explore the implications of environmental and climate change, the dissemination of misleading information, the selective use of data, and the advancement of conspiracy theories, and propose strategies to address them.