Disinformation
The unchecked spread of the falsehoods threaten democracy.
It’s an election year, and disinformation is in the news once again. Unfortunately, these escalating threats to our democracy come at a time when social media platforms have scaled back their content moderation programs, and aggressive legal and legislative pressure from politicians has put a chill on counter-disinformation research and coordination.
This moment calls for innovative approaches to tackling false information, and PEN America is ready to support journalists, policy makers, and communities across the country.
What You Need to Know
The goals of disinformation campaigns are to smear an opponent for political gain, damage trust in our election system, and mobilize or suppress voter participation.
Technological advances like generative AI have made it easier than ever to produce and distribute deceptive content.
We believe that an empowered public and vibrant news ecosystem are the best means of countering disinformation’s pernicious effects.
Facts Forward: Helping Journalists Fight Disinformation
PEN America has developed resources to help journalists detect, monitor, and report on disinformation and build greater trust with their communities.
Facts Forward Interview Series
This series features journalists and experts with extensive experience in navigating political and other forms of disinformation in order to provide best practices, insights into how to identify and counter disinformation, case studies, and other tips from practitioners.
Latest Blogs
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The ‘Truth Sandwich’ and 11 Other Ways to Combat Election Misinformation with your Reporting
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Anatomy of a Misinformation Campaign: Olympic Boxing Edition
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What We’re Doing about Disinformation in 2024
Research & Reports
PEN America’s research on disinformation reveals troubling patterns of threats to free expression and democracy.
Counter-Disinformation Resources
On-Demand Webinars
Our Experts
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Mina Haq
Consultant, Journalism and Disinformation