Fighting the Infodemic: Advanced Techniques for Misinformation Management

The rise of digital media has led to an explosion of information, making it increasingly challenging to distinguish fact from fiction. Misinformation, particularly fake news, has become a pervasive issue that has the potential to harm individuals, institutions, and societies. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the importance of accurate information and the need for effective management of the infodemic. This is where our research project comes in.

Demonstration of project website and online fact-checking tool

Challenges

Counter infodemic

Fighting the Infodemic: Advanced Techniques for Misinformation Management is a research project that aims to investigate the prevalence, patterns, and impact of fake news and false information on digital media platforms. Using advanced natural language processing and machine learning techniques, we aim to develop methods for detecting, classifying, and managing misinformation. Our goal is to provide actionable insights that help individuals and organizations better understand and manage the risks associated with fake news and promote informed digital citizenship.

The project focuses on analyzing the spread and diffusion of fake news content across different networks and communities. By identifying the underlying factors contributing to the proliferation of false information, we aim to develop effective solutions for combating the infodemic. Ultimately, we hope that our research project will contribute to a better understanding of the challenges of managing misinformation and the development of innovative approaches for addressing this critical issue.

Develop advanced techniques for detecting and classifying fake news and false information on digital media platforms

Analyze the patterns and prevalence of fake news and false information on digital media platforms to identify underlying factors contributing to their spread.

Develop effective methods for managing and combating the spread of fake news and false information on digital media platforms.

Events

First Deakin-UGM Joint Research Workshop On COVID-19 Fake News Detection And Intervention

MULTILINGUAL COVID-19 FAKE NEWS DETECTION AND INTERVENTION Deakin-UGM Joint Workshop on COVID-19 Fake News Detection and Intervention Organised by FIRST Deakin-UGM Joint Research Workshop 21

Second Deakin-UGM Joint Research Workshop On COVID-19 Fake News Detection And Intervention

MULTILINGUAL COVID-19 FAKE NEWS DETECTION AND INTERVENTION Deakin-UGM Second Joint Workshop on COVID-19 Fake News Detection and Intervention Organised by Second Deakin-UGM Joint Research Workshop

Misinformation about COVID-19 can cause confusion, fear, and even harm. Our team is dedicated to developing new methods to identify and stop the spread of fake news on social media. Together, we can make a difference! #COVID19 #FakeNews #Misinformation #SocialMedia #Research
— Counter Infodemic Organization (CIO) (@counterinfodem1) March 1, 2023

Please check out our project website (https://t.co/S9NDTFKctt) which has been recently updated to include the latest project outcomes including the datasets, survey and fact-checking tool. Let us know how you like it and anything that we can improve.
— Counter Infodemic Organization (CIO) (@counterinfodem1) October 24, 2022

📢(Date Updated) 28 October, 2022. Interested to know our project outcomes such as datasets, questionnaires, new models, and the fact check tool?Please join us for the 2nd Deakin-UGM Joint Research Workshop on COVID-19 Fake News Detection and Intervention.https://t.co/fq2hcFzRQP
— Counter Infodemic Organization (CIO) (@counterinfodem1) October 4, 2022

Partnerships

Deakin University’s School of Information Technology has world class research capacity in cybersecurity, distributed computing and artificial intelligence.

Study Melbourne is a Victorian Government initiative providing support and information to this community of international students, helping them have the best possible time while studying and living in Victoria

Gadjah Mada University is one of the oldest and largest institutions of higher education in Indonesia and has well-established networks and partnerships with various industry/government institutions

Veski was established in 2004 to enhance Victoria’s intellectual capital through a program of fellowships, awards and international networks. Veski is at the forefront of Australia’s innovation economy.