Bringing scientists, journalists and policymakers together : communicate better sound science to all!
Inaccuracy or intentional manipulation: the circulation of false information has become one of the leading problems we are facing in the digital environment. Now watchdogs are fighting back with a range of solutions.
What drives virality on the social media platforms? How can technology carry and amplify messages, so that they "go viral"? Who are the so-called "influencers" and how do they use the social media to increase followers? And how can the European message be conveyed more effectively?
Michael Bossetta is social media expert, political and data scientist at the University of Copenhagen and podcaster. He participated in the ESMH event Virality and influencers in digital communication on 3 April in the European Parliament.
Climate change, open access and the fight against misinformation: check the ESMH selection of 33 science & tech news published in the last 3 weeks on the web. Pick your favourite from the most popular topics in the mainstream media !
How technologies can carry and amplify messages, becoming viral? Who are the so-called Influencers and how they use the social media to increase the number of their Followers. Join the event of the European Science-Media Hub on 3 April in the European Parliament in Brussels.
How useful can machine-learning be in dealing with vectors of disinformation such as deep fakes or bots, and what are the implications of AI-powered fact-checking and deprioritising systems for media pluralism and freedom of expression?
Junk, food, digital assistants in the workplace, technology & social polarization : check ESMH selection of 23 science & tech news published in the last 2 weeks on the web. Pick your favorite from the most popular topics in the mainstream media !
AI challenges democracies but democratic institutions, especially in the EU, are not mere bystanders and are in the process of supporting AI and providing a legal framing, through education and regulation.
How scientists, policymakers and journalists could work better together in order to tackle misinformation and provide evidence-based information for people?
Lab-grown meat, alternative fuels, GMO labels and pseudo-science : check the latest ESMH selection of 17 science and tech news published in the last 2 weeks on the web. Pick your favorite from the most popular topics in the mainstream media!
Scientists and journalists teamed up to discuss about the need to ensure better circulation of sound scientific information at the workshop organised by the ESMH.