The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a global organization championing press freedom, has vehemently urged Turkey to revoke its controversial “disinformation law.” This plea comes as the law, officially titled “Law No. 7418 on Amending the Press Law and Some Laws,” is increasingly being weaponized against journalists, stifling independent reporting and critical voices. The CPJ, in collaboration with numerous other international and local press freedom advocates, highlights how this legislation, ostensibly designed to combat false information, is in practice being used to criminalize legitimate journalistic activities, silence dissent, and tighten the government’s grip on the flow of information. The core…

AI is rapidly transforming how we create and share knowledge, from research to multimedia content. This shift has sparked concerns about the potential rise of misinformation, especially with AI-generated content that hasn’t undergone rigorous checks. Industries like medicine and science are particularly invested in this topic due to the recent surge in science misinformation, highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This misinformation has undermined healthcare, vaccine confidence, and trust in medical professionals. For life sciences and biopharmaceutical companies, combating medical misinformation is crucial for public engagement and delivering new treatments to patients. However, some experts believe AI can actually help rebuild…