Mitigating misinformation on social media

Using innovative AI tools and ‘big data’ analysis, University of Adelaide researchers are protecting the public against harmful online influence.

How can we protect ourselves against harmful influence on social media? At the University of Adelaide, Professor Carolyn Semmler, Professor Lewis Mitchell, Dr Rachel Stephens and Dr Keith Ransom are leading innovative research that uses AI, cognitive science, and big data to understand online behaviour and develop tools like SOCRETIS to detect false narratives. Their work is helping safeguard the public against misinformation and disinformation at scale.
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This builds on our previous story highlighting the University’s efforts to strengthen Australia’s information environment. Read here