TheDisinformationObserver
@DisinfoObserver
🛡️Understanding how disinformation, one piece of content at a time.
There is a certain complexity with emotional manipulation. Let it be known that there are things worth being angry over, but the goals are something to always question. Disinformation uses real emotions to trick people into sharing and fighting, not changing anything. By…
I wonder what this will do to the hate grifting accounts we see a lot of. Maybe even a lessening of paid disinformation. I hope.
Starting 29 October 2025 and peaking around election day on 4 November 2025, multiple disinformation themes emerged. These claims spread predominately on X, Facebook, TikTok, and Truth Social, reaching millions. Official bodies, fact-checkers, and election authorities…
Interesting this is.
Its been a busy week. From the New York City Mayoral election to Ukraine, its an lying merry go round. These cases share common themes of deliberate deception aimed at influencing public perception and sowing distrust. Welcome To This Week In Disinformation.…
Little side note: as much as I write about disinformation, I also like to dabble in fiction. I was once told never to start a story with “once upon a time.” But when it comes to the real world, it somehow felt perfectly fitting, a whimsical truth. I had a lot of fun using that…
In 2017, Facebook decided that angry reactions should count five times more than likes. The logic seemed reasonable. More anger means more engagement. When someone takes the extra step of reacting with an angry emoji, they are more engaged than someone just clicking like. By…
How an AI Deepfake Fooled the Pros — Including My Own Network
Remember the Thai-Cambodia conflict? Some of us do. One of the centre pieces of this conflict was the information warfare. So, what could have been done? Well, it turns out a lot. Here is some of what I think that could have helped both sides. Information-Centric Confidence…
Grokpedia reflects a broader trend of using advanced content engines to skew public knowledge and fragment trust in shared information. This case warns of growing risks as content blending grows more seamless and spreads across platforms. And its rather suggestive of intent.…
Grokpedia’s rollout blurred facts with ideology under the cover of AI objectivity. And its causing more harm than good. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security leveraged altered video content for political messaging. Some say its propaganda. In Australia, partisan framing…
What I be afraid of the Gripen Aircraft? If I was on the receiving end, yes I would be. So why is Russia so determined to talk down to it? The Kremlin uses false narratives to weaken Ukraine’s political unity and demoralize its population. By spreading lies about military aid,…
Oddly feels like truth is becoming a choice. Sigh.
Elon Musk’s new competitor to Wikipedia says apartheid wasn’t that bad, cites the Kremlin, and gives legitimacy to “white-genocide theory.” @matteo_wong on how Musk is constructing a parallel universe in his image: theatlantic.com/technology/202…
This. Fucking. Hurts.
Being in the military just became a form of slavery. You work for free, you have no options. If you don't work, you'll be court-martialed, but they're not going to pay you.
AI-driven misinformation isn’t just inevitable; it's becoming a standard tactic in geopolitical and corporate battles. What can we do about it? Rather, what should we do about it. Read now on: thedisinformationobserver.substack.com/p/ai-meets-inf…
Have you ever seen news from websites that feel so genuine? It feels so right, but somehow there is a bile you can’t swallow? We are now seeing state actors can create unlimited fake journalists writing unlimited fake stories. It’s not whether AI will enable more sophisticated…
Dealing with a family member who has turned to disinformation is tough. It hurts to watch someone you love slip away from reality. Then one day, they will say something to you that hurts. After that? Well, that’s up to you. thedisinformationobserver.substack.com/p/disinformati…
This case illustrates the growing tactical incorporation of AI deepfake technology in domestic UK political disinformation campaigns, representing a novel escalation in production quality and potential reputational damage. Read more on This Week In Disinformation.…
When some of the lads who know GEOINT better than I know the my hand come with receipts, it pays to listen. Nice work lads at @GeoConfirmed
GeoConfirmed World. Disinformation: This footage does not depict a "U.S. military exercise near the Venezuelan border." Instead, it shows a display part of the 250th anniversary celebration of the United States Marine Corps held at Camp Pendleton, California. 5200 km from the…
The term "dezinformatsiya" first appeared in Russian dictionaries in the 1920s. Soviet officials claimed they borrowed it from the French "désinformation," giving it Western legitimacy. According to historian Thomas Rid, this etymology was itself a deception as the KGB likely…
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