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It’s crucial to understand how misinformation flows through diaspora communities

The way misinformation travels through diaspora communities — including the Chinese diaspora — deserves more of our attention.

Coronavirus: How are the social media platforms responding to the 'infodemic'?

As rumours and hoaxes about Covid-19 spread, here's how the biggest platforms are working to tackle misinformation.

The 5 closed messaging apps every journalist should know about — and how to use them

Closed messaging apps are surging in popularity for both political organising and disinformation campaigns. Here's what you need to know about the main ones.

Closed groups, messaging apps and online ads: The new battlegrounds of disinformation

While there is now more awareness around the online tactics of deception, new frontiers in digital spaces continue to open up, writes First Draft co-founder Claire Wardle in this extract from our Essential Guide.