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This report documents the Covid-19-related media and misinformation themes that generated the most online reaction.

The report examines the impact of Covid-19 on news consumption and the circulation of false information.

This Reuters report discusses a study conducted in eight countries on misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines in 8 countries.

This study by Benjamin Lyons and his colleagues supports the Dunning-Kruger effect. On average, 70% of participants surveyed overestimated their ability to distinguish between reliable information and fake news.

What proportion of time spent online is dedicated to the consultation of news information? Which online information sources do the French consult most?

Many are those who now constantly claim to be “truthful” or “authentic” to assert their legitimacy, feeding into a glorification of transparency. Whether in the management of private organizations or […]

“Trust, in the broadest sense of the term, i.e. relying on one's own expectations, is a fundamental element of living in society. Surely, in many situations, man has the choice […]

In this unprecedented testimony, whistleblower Christopher Wylie explains how the use of tens of millions of people's personal data and large-scale manipulation operations enabled Donald Trump to gain power, and […]

The early years of the twentieth century were a difficult period for Big Business. Corporate monopolies, the brutal exploitation of labor, and unscrupulous business practices were the target of blistering […]

What role does journalism play in a democracy? What does it mean to see and render visible the contemporary world? What is the political significance of such an activity? Does […]

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