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Disinformation

Taiwan is standing up to disinformation

Despite being the target of foreign disinformation campaigns, Taiwan has managed to halt social polarisation. One of the driving forces behind this process was Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s first minister of digital affairs and a former hacker.

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Social media

Mercenaries of digital disinformation

Purposefully spreading false information is their business model: Dubious companies and consultants like “Team Jorge” are trying to influence elections around the world. They rely on armies of fake social media accounts, cyber espionage and AI.

Informal sector

“If you don’t carry the load, someone else will, so I’m just happy to get work”

Fouzia works as a load carrier in Accra. The work is hard, but the support of her friends, with whom she shares a room, gives her strength. She is saving to be able to train as a hairdresser. She spoke to Dasmani Laary.

Monthly Front
In the Digital Monthly Edition 6/2025

Defending the truth

Disinformation

Taiwan is standing up to disinformation

How Taiwan has reduced social polarisation and become more resilient to disinformation: An interview with Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s cyber ambassador and former minister of digital affairs.

Social media

Mercenaries of digital disinformation

Purposefully spreading false information is their business model: Dubious companies and consultants like “Team Jorge” are trying to influence elections around the world. They rely on armies of fake social media accounts, cyber espionage and AI.

Our view

Why the world needs to relearn what is true

Autocratic propaganda exploits mistrust and a lack of media literacy. Even young people need to learn how to identify lies and deal with false information.

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