About CEDMO
The Central European Digital Media Observatory (CEDMO), as an independent non-partisan multidisciplinary hub, aims to identify, research and prioritise the most critical sources and causes of information disorders in Central Europe (mainly the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland). This international consortium was created to propose a set of short and longer-term actions, as well as recommendations to help civil society, public institutions and the private sector respond to the declining trust in key institutions and help society to resist the effect of increasing exposure to mis- and disinformation.
By interacting and coordinating with European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) and other regional EDMO hubs in EU, CEDMO will contribute to curbing threats posed by information disorders, including disenchantment with the democratic processes, and discord in civil society in Europe, and to building community and nation-wide resilience while protecting information ecosystems.
About CEDMO
The Central European Digital Media Observatory (CEDMO), as an independent non-partisan multidisciplinary hub, aims to identify, research and prioritise the most critical sources and causes of information disorders in Central Europe (mainly the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland). This international consortium was created to propose a set of short and longer-term actions, as well as recommendations to help civil society, public institutions and the private sector respond to the declining trust in key institutions and help society to resist the effect of increasing exposure to mis- and disinformation.
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About CEDMO
The Central European Digital Media Observatory (CEDMO), as an independent non-partisan multidisciplinary hub, aims to identify, research and prioritise the most critical sources and causes of information disorders in Central Europe (mainly the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland). This international consortium was created to propose a set of short and longer-term actions, as well as recommendations to help civil society, public institutions and the private sector respond to the declining trust in key institutions and help society to resist the effect of increasing exposure to mis- and disinformation.
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“In case you didn’t know, fluoride has been directly linked to many different neurological issues so the fact that the Trump administration is going to remove fluoride from our water supply is a massive deal,” says the speaker in a November 5, 2024 Instagram video.
“Iranian missiles struck a tower in the heart of Tel Aviv,” read the Indonesian caption on a Facebook post from October 2, 2024.
With conspiracy theories already bubbling in the too-close-to-call contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the vote count is expected to take days, giving oxygen to online rancor about the electoral process.
“They are using HAARP to ensure that HURRICANE HELENE devastates the largest Republican stronghold area in Florida. This hurricane will destroy homes, displace thousands and ensure much less participation in the presidential election in November,” says a September 26, 2024 Facebook post.
“Ivermectin reduces COVID death risk by 92%, peer-reviewed study finds,” says a September 28, 2022 Instagram post with more than 43,000 likes.
The claim was widely shared alongside an image of the purported nurse in Serbia, New Zealand, Australia, the US, the Philippines and Canada.
“Remember, ‘The vaccine is safe for pregnant women’- let me introduce the paperwork dumped by Pfizer, 50k pages. Now we know why they wanted to keep this hidden for 50+years,” says a May 4, 2022 tweet. It includes an image of vaccine guidance, with red underline to highlight: “COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine BNT126b2 is not recommended during pregnancy.”
“Look closely. The effects of CO2 on the planet….,” says a November 27, 2022 tweet from former University of Toronto professor Jordan Peterson that has tens of thousands of interactions.
“A global network of over 1200 scientists and professionals has prepared this urgent message. Climate science should be less political, while climate policies should be more scientific,” says the text of the declaration under the title: “There is no climate emergency.”
The clip was viewed more than 30,000 times since it was shared on Weibo on July 22, 2022.
“BREAKING: 86% of children suffered an adverse reaction from the COVID vaccine, according to Pfizer clinical trials,” says a July 15, 2023 tweet from Leading Report, which AFP has previously fact-checked for spreading misinformation.
“I’m gonna tell you what I just found out about lab-grown meat and I can assure you, you’re going to be disgusted,” says Kashif Khan, content creator and CEO of a DNA testing company, in a June 25, 2023 Facebook reel.
“WARNING. Graphic Footage. Northern Italy,” says a June 2, 2023 tweet sharing the video. “Government came and vaccinated cattle against cv19. Look at the result all dead or dying the next day.”
With conspiracy theories already bubbling in the too-close-to-call contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the vote count is expected to take days, giving oxygen to online rancor about the electoral process.
“Months ago, I raised the issue of Haitian illegal immigrants draining social services and generally causing chaos all over Springfield, Ohio,” said Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance in a September 9, 2024 X post.
“Israel’s Channel 12 asked a question in an Israeli public opinion poll: Do you agree with the claim that a soldier is allowed to rape a prisoner with his hands tied? 47% Yes 43% No,” read the caption alongside the altered image posted on Facebook on August 11.
“Stop buying all aquatic and processed products from Europe,” read Chinese text overlaid on a TikTok video uploaded on December 12, 2023.
“Why would mosquitoes have serial numbers unless they’re used as a bio weapon. We are under full attack,” says a post shared to Gettr, a conservative social media platform, on September 22, 2023.
“Buzz Aldrin admits Moon Landing was fake,” says the caption of a video posted on a Philippine-based Facebook page on March 16, 2023.
Posts stating dams were intentionally removed or opened to intensify the floods in Spain spread on X, after the extreme rainfalls, which caused widespread destruction, and claimed more than 220 lives in eastern and southern Spain.
“JUST IN: Italy begins dumping migrants at the door of the Vatican City after Pope Francis said it is a ‘sin’ to ‘reject migrants,'” says a November 20, 2024 X post from an account claiming to share satirical content, calling itself the US Ministry of Truth.
In the closing weeks of his 2024 campaign, Trump and his allies aired false claims about weather manipulation and government assistance after hurricanes hit North Carolina, a swing state he would ultimately win.
“Keep a close eye on the women carrying the ‘heavy concrete stones,'” says a July 25, 2023 post on Twitter, which is being rebranded as “X.”
“Mexican TV reports that dozens of U.S. AT-4 weapons systems, which were originally shipped to Ukraine, have been purchased by Cartel Golfo in Mexico,” says a May 31, 2023 tweet from “Citizen Free Press,” an account that has previously spread misinformation.
“Zelensky – white substance?” reads a Facebook post shared on April 9.
“FESTIVAL ATTENDEES RUNNING FOR THEIR LIVES #PRAYFORISRAEL,” says text over an October 7, 2023 TikTok video, which shows a crowd of people rushing through a gated area.
