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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“Note, just because the Earth is 1.3°C warmer than Little Ice Age in 1850 and atmosphere holds more water vapor does NOT mean a particular weather event was caused by climate change,” said Ryan Maue, a meteorologist and internet personality — who has repeatedly used his platform to express skepticism about climate science — in a September 18, 2024 post on X.
“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.
“When they tell you who they are, believe them,” says text over a video posted August 12, 2024 on TikTok.
“The doomsday scenario for Pacific atoll nations has nothing to do with the climate,” said the article published on Facebook by the conservative lobby group Advance Australiaon July 18. It cited studies by geomorphologists — experts who study landforms.
“Within a few years it is predicted that due to the ice melt the sea will rise and make most coast cities uninhabitable,” says text in a June 1, 2022 Facebook post.
“For those of you excited about electric cars and a green revolution, I want you to take a closer look at batteries and also windmills and solar panels. These three technologies share what we call environmentally destructive production costs,” says the text of a March 12, 2022 Facebook post.
“Nearly all Covid-19 patients who died in hospital during the early phase of the pandemic were killed as a direct result of being put on a ventilator,” claims an article published May 13, 2023 by The People’s Voice, a website formerly known as News Punch, which AFP has fact-checked numerous times for sharing misinformation.
“According to WHO’s own data, more than 5,000,000 people are suspected to have been harmed by the COVID vaccines. The exact number today is 5,026,245 people, including tens of thousands of deaths,” said Tess Lawrie in an April 29, 2023 tweet.
“BREAKING: COVID-19 Vaccine Can Cause Blindness,” says the title of a May 5, 2023 tweet.
“When they tell you who they are, believe them,” says text over a video posted August 12, 2024 on TikTok.
“Netflix just donated $7 million to Kamala, BYE BYE Netflix! Cancel your subscription today,” said an August 2, 2024 Facebook post.
“Trump fell asleep at the RNC. On the first night. He just got there,” says a July 15, 2024 post on X.
“OK, we need only one statistic to prove the Earth is not too hot for humans,” Moore says in an August 1, 2023 post on Twitter, which is being rebranded as “X.”
“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.
“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.
“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.
“Netflix just donated $7 million to Kamala, BYE BYE Netflix! Cancel your subscription today,” said an August 2, 2024 Facebook post.
“Polish TV accidentally showed not one double of Zelenskiy, but two at once,” says one February 25, 2023 tweet shared thousands of times.
“Joe is hated all over the world,” said “Catturd,” an account popular with supporters of former president Donald Trump, in a February 22, 2023 tweet sharing the image.
“Now Biden is doing what he said 10 months ago would lead to World War III. He is sending in American tanks,” said former president Donald Trump, who is gearing up for the 2024 election, in a video tweeted February 1, 2023.
