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7 Apr 2026

Hungary election marked by heavy use of AI

Hungary will hold parliamentary elections on April 12. The main contest is between the long-ruling FIDESZ and the new TISZA party, and the campaign has seen widespread use of AI in political messages and many disputed claims.

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21 Feb 2026

Internet blackout and protests in Iran

Protests began in late December 2025 and the Iranian authorities shut down internet services in January 2026. When connections returned, videos and reports suggested wide state violence and many arrests and deaths.

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11 Dec 2025

Misinformation Targets Rohingya in India

Rohingya refugees who fled violence since 2017 face growing anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim narratives in India. False images and videos spread from Myanmar and Bangladesh and have led to detention, deportation and violence.

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14 Nov 2025

How Generative AI Changes Disinformation Campaigns

An interview on November 12, 2025, Laura Jasper of HCSS explains how generative AI increases speed, scale and personalization of disinformation, and what analysts and communities must do to respond.

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3 Oct 2025

Media Coverage of the Vidovdan Protests in Belgrade

An analysis by Nataša Stanojević, published by ISAC and republished by Global Voices, examines media and political reactions to the large June 28 Vidovdan protests in Belgrade and highlights arrests, media framing, and risks to democracy.

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28 Mar 2025

Ecuador teams build tech to fight election disinformation

A revived Hacks Hackers chapter in Ecuador held a February conference and a hackathon to tackle electoral disinformation. Three winning teams — Goddard, VeritasAI and PillMind — received prizes, mentoring and support to develop prototypes.

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14 Mar 2025

Dubioza kolektiv and the viral single "Balkan Boys"

Bosnian band Dubioza kolektiv released the English song "Balkan Boys," which became a regional hit. The music video reached millions of views and the song mocks stereotypes, including Flat Earth claims.

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