The digital world, once celebrated for its ability to connect us and democratize information, has become a double-edged sword, particularly when it comes to the pervasive issue of misinformation. This was the resounding message from an important conference titled “Identifying Misinformation,” organized by the European Parliament Liaison Office in Malta, in collaboration with the 3CL Foundation, the University of Malta, and MCAST. The stark truth emerging from this gathering of academics, journalists, media specialists, and MEPs is that misinformation is no longer a simple annoyance; it’s a sophisticated foe, evolving rapidly with the advent of artificial intelligence and amplified relentlessly…

The air in Turkey feels heavy for journalists these days, tinged with a chilling fear that simply doing their job could land them in jail. Imagine waking up each day, knowing that an article you wrote, a social media post you shared, or even a comment you made could be twisted into a “disinformation” charge, stripping you of your freedom and livelihood. This isn’t a dystopian novel; it’s the harsh reality faced by many journalists in Turkey, where a controversial new “disinformation law” has become a potent weapon against independent reporting. Since its implementation in October 2022, this law, specifically…