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Media Publics
Research programme

AI, Platforms and Information Disorder

Analysis of misinformation, disinformation, synthetic media, algorithmic visibility, platform governance and the risks of AI-generated public narratives.

Programme focus

Studies misinformation, disinformation, algorithmic visibility, synthetic content and governance of digital platforms.

Research questions

  • How does synthetic media alter public knowledge and public harm?
  • What forms of platform governance are visible in African public debates?
  • How can researchers identify AI-amplified stigma and manipulation?

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