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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🇪🇺 How well does Europe’s digital regulation work in practice. And how do citizens perceive its impact? At #CEDMOInternationalConference2026, our final panel will explore the gaps between regulation and implementation, platform responses and public trust. More info & registration in the comments 👇

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🇪🇺 The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (#VLOSE) under the Digital Services Act (#DSA). It is the first generative AI service to receive this designation. 1/3 🧵

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🔥 An old video of a Canadian church fire resurfaced amid the Ceuta migration crisis, falsely claiming it was set on fire by a Muslim migrant. In fact, the fire was caused by lightning. ❌ 👉 Read the full fact-check on our website — link in the thread.

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🩺 Can you recognize health misinformation? Some false health claims can seem surprisingly credible. A study of 777 respondents in Czechia found that people rated some false claims as truthful on average. How well did people recognize false health claims overall? Learn more – link in the thread.

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

As AI transforms how misleading content is created and spread, fact-checkers face a rapidly changing verification landscape. 🤖 Could the same technologies also help us verify information? 1/3 🧵

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🔎 A coalition of 29 U.S. states has sued Meta, alleging that the company concealed information about the impact of its algorithms, particularly on children and adolescents, while creating an environment designed to encourage addictive use of its platforms. 1/3 🧵

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

What happens to the media when political and information environments come under pressure? 📰 Panel II of the #CEDMO International Conference 2026 will explore how post-election shifts are reshaping media, public communication and information environments across Central Europe. 🇭🇺🇵🇱🇨🇿🇸🇰 1/3 🧵

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

From vaccine hesitancy and misleading health claims to disinformation targeting vulnerable groups, health communication is facing growing challenges. 💉 🤔 How can we build trust and strengthen resilience. And what actually works? Meet the first panel of the CEDMO International Conference 2026!

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Can we still trust what we see online? 🔍 Join CEDMO's flagship conference Digiscape Meets Synthetic Truth to discuss AI, evidence, and trust with leading experts. 📢 Register via the link in the thread ⬇️ #CEDMO #CIC2026

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

⚽ Thousands of Cristiano Ronaldo fans? Not quite. 🇵🇱 The viral video actually shows Wisła Kraków supporters celebrating their team’s promotion to Poland’s top league. The audio was edited to falsely suggest the crowd was chanting Ronaldo’s name. Read more on the #CEDMO website 👇🏻 #afp #cedmohub

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

How many Czechs and Slovaks believe in conspiracy theories? 👽💉 💡Our CEDMO Special Brief explores conspiracy thinking in Czechia and Slovakia: who believes conspiracy theories, what they think about hidden agendas and truth, and how conspiracy thinking differs between the two countries. More below ⬇️

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🔐 Czechs are concerned about online privacy, but concern doesn’t always translate into safer habits. CEDMO Special Brief shows the gap: ⚠️ 61% worry about data misuse. ✅ 88% value personal data protection. 🔒 1 in 5 use no basic cybersecurity measures. Read more on our website (link in thread)👇🏻 1/3

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🛡️ The internet is full of useful information, but also scams, manipulation and misleading content. How can you tell what to trust? 🤔 Start with these 5 steps: 1️⃣ Pause – if information confirms your opinion, double-check it. 2️⃣ Check the source – look at its reputation and history. (More below!)

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🌈 What do people in Czechia and Slovakia really think about LGBTQ+ issues? 🔎 Our CEDMO Special Brief explores public attitudes toward LGBTQ+ issues, including societal acceptance, harassment, marriage equality, and mental health. Read more in the thread below. 🧵 1/3

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Who believes more in conspiracy theories—Czechs or Slovaks? 🤔 🔎 Research reveals an interesting finding: the largest differences between Czechs and Slovaks appear in conspiracy theories featuring prominent political figures. 🧵 1/3

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🧠 Is there a link between social media use and anxiety? 📱 Survey data suggest anxiety symptoms are reported by 7% of people using social media 30–60 min/day, compared to 38% among those spending 6+ hours daily. More in the latest CEDMO Fact-checking Brief – link below. 👇🏻

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European Digital Media Observatory @edmo-eu.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Register now to join the 3rd module of our training series on identity-based #disinformation, focusing on #LGBTQ individuals + communities ⤵️ 🗓️ 15 June 2026, 15:30-17:30 CEST | Online 🕝 Register by 15 June, 12:30 to join 🗣️ Help spread the word to colleagues and friends 👉 edmo.eu/training/edm...

This Pride Month and every month, let’s celebrate – and take action. On 15 June, join the EDMO training on understanding and countering identity-based disinformation about LGBTQ individuals and communities

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

🌈 Proud to contribute to this important discussion on identity-based disinformation. CEDMO’s data analyst @icuker.bsky.social will join the upcoming @edmo-eu.bsky.social training module to share insights on anti-LGBTQIA+ disinformation narratives in the Czech and Slovak context.

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Jakub Kubś represented CEDMO at #GLOBSEC2026, presenting research on coordinated information manipulation across Europe ❗️ 🔎 The study maps the “Pravda Network” — a coordinated infrastructure spreading manipulative content targeting European audiences. @globsec.org 1/3

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

CEDMO at #GLOBSEC2026 💡 On 26 May, CEDMO researcher Jakub Kubś joined the panel discussion Distorted Reality: Information Manipulation and Its Impact Across Europe at the @globsec.org Forum 2026 in Prague. 🌍 1/3

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

1/5 Across Europe, one issue is increasingly gaining broad public support: verifying children’s ages online 👀 A recent CEDMO analysis shows that a large majority of Europeans favour stronger age verification measures on digital platforms 📊

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Journalists and journalism students⁉️ This is for you. 🔍 Learn digital investigation with open courses by @factcheck.afp.com to boost research and fact-checking for safer reporting 💻 From basics to advanced: search, reverse images, geolocation, verification, safety & tools. 💡 👉 Link below.

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

1/2 Set your goals, understand your audiences, and turn strategy into action. 📌 💡The Communication Manual for Public Administration by @globsec.org shares tips for effective communication: use simple language, repeat key messages, vary formats, highlight experts, and build trust with authenticity.

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

📆 Excited to share the first module of the @edmo-eu.bsky.social Training Series on #Identity-Based #Disinformation taking place on 13 May, exploring key narratives and tactics targeting minorities and migrants across Europe.

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

🇭🇺 Digital warfare ahead of Hungarian elections⁉️ HDMO experts warn of AI-driven disinformation and manipulation shaping the online information space during the election period 🗳️ ⚠️ This reflects a broader trend of growing information disorder in modern election campaigns. More on the CEDMO website👇🏻

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Strategic communication is not a one-off message, but a long-term process of working with stories, narratives, and key messages 💡 It is based on planning, consistency, and clearly defined priorities. 📘 Practical tips can be found in the Communication Manual for public administration – link below. 👇🏻

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

🗣️ Work in public administration and want to communicate more clearly? The Communication Manual shows why communication is key to trust, understanding policies, and engaging citizens 🤝 💡 Practical tips included 📥 Available in CZ & PL on the CEDMO website 👇 @globsec.org

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

1/4 Chat Control 1.0 under the ePrivacy Directive expires today ❗ Since 2021, it allowed platforms to voluntarily detect child sexual abuse material. The EU proposal to extend it was rejected ❌ Chat Control 2.0 is still under discussion. ⚖️ Public opinion is divided. Read more (link below). 👇🏻

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

1/4 🤔 How much do social media shape politics? 💬 Approximately 50% of Czechs and Slovaks say social media have a strong influence. ⚠️ Over a third see this influence as negative. Want to know more? 👉 Check out the CEDMO Fact-checking Brief (link below).

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Which narrative is the most convincing? 🤔 🇩🇿 According to CEDMO findings, the leading one is the false claim that Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is a transgender woman. Explore the rest of the TOP 10 most convincing narratives in the new CEDMO Special Brief — more in the thread below. 👇

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

1/4 What narratives truly resonated with people in Czechia and Slovakia? 🤔 Between 2023–2025, several misleading claims didn’t just spread — they were believed❗ 🥊 Across both countries, the most convincing false claim was that boxer Imane Khelif is a transgender woman. @edmo-eu.bsky.social

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

1/3 Yesterday, CEDMO hub members @globsec.org and Seesame co-hosted a workshop in Prague for representatives of the Czech public administration responsible for communication, with a particular focus on crisis situations. 🗣️

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

1/7 📱 How do European rules for digital platforms work in practice? Data from CEDMO show that users in the Czech Republic encounter: ❌ frequent removal of content and accounts ❌ low success rates for appeals ❌ non-transparent platform interventions More in the thread 👇

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

📊 In cases of content removal on social media accounts in 9 EU countries, the main reason was political opinions (12%), 📌 especially in the Czech Republic (24%). ℹ️ Content was most often removed by the platforms themselves (39%), while 24% was removed by moderators.

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🌍 New CEDMO data: around 80% of people in CZ & SK say climate change is at least partly human-caused. 💚 People favor the environment over growth, but trust in government action is low. 🎓 About 65% support stronger climate education & public awareness. Read more 👇

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European Digital Media Observatory @edmo-eu.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

⚠️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱: in January, one out of five detected pieces of #disinformation was created or manipulated with #AI – that's twice as many as back in September 2025, when 10% had been reached for the first time. 👉 Read the brief: edmo.eu/publications...

Crises in the US, Venezuela, Greenland and Iran fuel disinformation in Europe

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Martin Hodás @martin-hodas.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

CESTUJEM MUDROVAŤ O DEZINFOVESMÍRE😇 Na konfere DISINFOVERSE (by @cedmohub.bsky.social) budeme zajtra rozprávať o tom, ako sa v ostatných rokoch zmenilo vnímanie slobody slova - na SK aj vo svetle atentátu na premiéra🙂 PS: Naživo to nepôjde, ale mal by byť záznam😉

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Jochen Spangenberg @jospang.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Talk delivered 😊. Captured here: me using a still very relevant quote by #HannahArendt - the impact of being told constant lies. It results in that “nobody believes anything any longer.“ This is what we are up against. Maybe now more than ever before. @cedmohub.bsky.social conference in #Wroclaw.

Presenting with a quote from Hannah Arendt

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Jochen Spangenberg @jospang.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

On 15 January 2026 I'll be speaking in Wrocław at #CIC2026. More: cedmohub.eu/disinfoverse...

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

🌌 Ready to explore the DisinfoVerse? Join us next week in Wrocław 🇵🇱 for a full day of panels on disinformation, cybersecurity, science & journalism! 📍 SWPS University | 🗓 15 Jan | 🕒 9:00-18.45 🔗 Register: cedmohub.eu/cs/disinfove...

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Bellingcat @bellingcat.com · 27/12/2025

Schools bombed. Football fields destroyed. Swimming pools damaged. Ukraine’s children are losing the spaces meant for learning, play, and safety. Read our investigation ⬇️ www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12...

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How Russia’s Invasion is Impacting Ukraine’s Youth - bellingcat

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainian educational facilities and spaces used by children have been damaged in air strikes or closed because of them.

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

🔎 The story of 4-year-old Parker Beck sparked hope that secretin could treat autism. Media amplified the “miracle,” and thousands sought the therapy. But studies showed no meaningful benefit vs placebo. A reminder: powerful stories aren’t evidence. Science must guide care. 👇

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

🔥 What if your next “AI health tip” was totally made up — but sounded 100% credible? In her article, Vanda Boštíková explores how even advanced #LLMs like #GPT4o, #Gemini15Pro, #Llama3 and #GrokBeta can be manipulated to produce false health-related content. Read more below 👇

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Is whole milk really bad for you? 🥛 If you’ve ever Googled “milk and health,” you’ve probably seen warnings: diabetes, heart disease, weight gain. 👉 However, as our experts explain, milk can actually help lower cholesterol. Learn more in our recent article - link below.

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

🌐 Join us at “Disinfoverse–Different Dimensions of (Un)Certainty” Conference How do we protect freedom and responsibility in an era of information disorders? And what role does science play? Explore the answers with us on 15.1.2026 at SWPS University in Wrocław. Register now👇

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

🤖 #AI can create content that looks real—but how do you spot the fakes? At #CEDMOCafé, Jan Fridrichovský, Peter Jančárik, Jiří Matas, Jiří Špaček, moderated by Jakub Šimko, explored how fact-checkers and researchers combine AI and human expertise to detect disinformation. ⬇️

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Hoaxes about milk—its benefits and risks—have been circulating for years. So, should adults drink it? Our experts have the answer 👇 Vanda Boštíková and Aleš Macela debunk the myth that milk is unsuitable for adults. As they explain, milk is not only safe—it’s beneficial. ⬇️

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Curious about the latest fact-checking highlights across Europe? 🌍 Discover @edmo-eu.bsky.social’s fact-checking map showcasing verified stories from October — with contributions from our partners @demagogcz.bsky.social and @en.afp.com: 🔗 edmo.eu/publications...

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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

🗳️ Disinformation threatens democracy—especially during elections. In response to this, we have produced a unique guide aiming to provide voters with reliable and practical tools to recognize manipulation and avoid the traps of #disinformation during election campaigns. ⬇️

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