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CEDMO @cedmohub.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🏫 Did Slovakia have Europe’s longest school closures during COVID-19? Ján Krišanda claims it did. ❌ UNESCO data says otherwise. Slovak schools were fully or partially closed for 38 weeks, while closures lasted longer in several European countries. Link in the thread below. 👇🏻 #CEDMO #demagogsk

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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

How is AI changing the way we search for information, the sources we trust, and the way we consume media? And what does this mean for public and democratic debate? These are exactly the kinds of questions that CEDMO is also seeking to explore. 🔎 Find out more: cedmohub.eu/cedmo-tracki... 3/3 🧵

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CEDMO Tracking V4+5 The Third Wave Through The Eyes of Ipsos: Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence - CEDMO

CEDMO Tracking V4+5 The Third Wave Through The Eyes of Ipsos: Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence

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

This step also reflects a broader shift that is already underway. AI is increasingly becoming a place where people search for and verify information. 📊 63% of people have already tried ChatGPT. 📊 74% of ChatGPT users use it to search for or verify information. 2/3 🧵

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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

🎙️ Moderator: Paula Gori 🗣️ Speakers: Jakub Šimko, Jan Čech, Danae Tsabouraki, Wiktoria Kałus, Marie Šafář Postma a Jan Fridrichovský 📅 30 September 2026 | Prague Register via the link below. 👇🏻 cedmohub.eu/cs/digiscape... #cedmo #factchecking #AI #OSINT #disinformation 3/3 🧵

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

Introducing Panel III of the CEDMO International Conference 2026: Fact-Checking in the Age of AI — From Tools and Databases to OSINT. 🧠 The panel will explore AI-assisted fact-checking, collaborative databases and OSINT, and their role in tackling deepfakes and misinformation. 🔍 2/3 🧵

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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

Do you ever spend more time on social media than you would like? 👍 Often | 🤔 Sometimes | 👎 Never ℹ️ More CEDMO research: cedmohub.eu/fact-checkin... #TimeOnline #SocialMedia #MentalHealth #DigitalLiteracy #DigitalWellbeing 3/3 🧵

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

The case has reignited debate about social media and young people’s mental health. CEDMO research shows that social media is deeply embedded in everyday life in Czechia and Slovakia: 📱 49% of Czechs and 65% of Slovaks use it at least daily, while 37% and 49% use it several times a day. 2/3 🧵

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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

🎙️ Moderator: @lenkakab.bsky.social 🗣️ Speakers: @romanimielski.bsky.social, Katarína Klingová, Márton Kárpáti, Jan Paťawa, @harzerf.bsky.social and Zuzana Kovacic Hanzelova 📍 Join us on 30 September 2026 in Prague. More information and registration via the link below. 👇🏻 2/3 🧵

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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

Experts from media, research, healthcare and public communication will discuss how health misinformation emerges and how to respond effectively. 💡 🎙️ Moderated by: @lenkakab.bsky.social 🗣️ Speakers: Pavol Lacko, Karina Stasiuk-Krajewska, Ludmiła Hamplová, Jakub Hankovský and Peter Kováč. 2/3

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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

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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

3️⃣ Look for consensus – not just a “second opinion”, but broader expert agreement. 4️⃣ Return to the original source – verify the original context. 5️⃣ Analyse visuals and audio – look for signs of manipulation or AI-generated content. More steps in the CEDMO Special Brief – link below. 🔗

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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

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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

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

🧵 2/3 The share of respondents who agree with the statement about Soros is 15 percentage points higher among Slovaks than among Czechs. Explore the findings in the CEDMO Special Brief – link below. 👇

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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

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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

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

💡 Key takeaway: disinformation is a shared European security challenge, but it takes different forms across countries. Read the full article below 👇🏻 2/3

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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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