What is digital disinformation? What constitutes incitement online? What do we mean by Hate speech? Answers to these questions and more below.
The always-on social media world of bots, likes and shares has become the new battlefield of what’s real and not real in the news and information we read. What appears to be truth can sometimes be propaganda being peddled to sway public opinion with the intent to cause harm.
This is called DIGITAL DISINFORMATION.
"Digital disinformation is false, inaccurate, or misleading information designed, presented and promoted to intentionally cause public harm."
Real411 has been created to give the public the power to report digital disinformation, incitement and hate speech. The circulation of unfiltered messages online can allow hate speech to spread widely and quickly.
The role of digital media and social media in the incitement of violence is something to be highly aware of but more importantly, to act on. When you report to the Real411, you are reporting to the Digital Complaints Committee. The DCC will assess instances of disinformation for appropriate action to be taken.