The Problem
Disinformation spreads through strategic campaigns
Makings of a Myth
Disinformation is rarely a one-off or isolated event. Learn how disinformation campaigns are constructed from beginning to end.
The Current is a new publication from Jigsaw exploring today’s digital threats and solutions.
No. 001
The Disinformation Issue
About This Issue
Disinformation campaigns are more than fake news. They’re coordinated, targeted efforts to shape perceptions. Yet for many, their inner workings remain a mystery.
Disinformation thrives when it goes unnoticed and unchecked. In this issue we bring the strategies and tactics behind disinformation campaigns into the light and showcase a series of countermeasures.
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Countermeasures
There is no silver bullet solution to stop disinformation
Together, people and technology play a critical role in stopping its effects
Countermeasures
Explore the various approaches—from policy to fact-checking—to fighting disinformation online.
Thwarting disinformation’s effects requires creative approaches
New Perspectives
Art plays an important role in bringing new perspectives to critical issues, enabling us to unlock new understandings about the state of the world and build stronger societal resilience. Rhizome, an affiliate in residence at New York City’s New Museum, commissioned contemporary artists to reflect on the nature of disinformation.
The disinformation battleground is not in the U.S.
Disinformation Data Visualizer
This project visualizes the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab research on coordinated disinformation campaigns.