South Korea's amended Network Act, targeting the spread of false online information, is now in effect. Publishers and platforms with significant reach face fines and new obligations to combat disinformation, though critics worry about potential limits on free expression.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is launching a £7 million campaign to combat online disinformation about the city, aiming to reassure investors and tourists. The campaign targets false narratives concerning crime, immigration, and Sharia law, which have been amplified by state-backed actors and online industries.
BBC goes behind the scenes of Russell T Davies' new thriller 'Tip Toe', exploring a feud between two neighbors, one gay and one straight, descending into online disinformation with dire consequences.
Amnesty International reports that online disinformation has been used to discredit critics and justify repression in Indonesia since Prabowo took power, with campaigns linked to military units and his party.
