Gaming is the new social media, Games are gradually creating alternative realities where people spend a significant part of their lives. Disinformation in games can be even more dangerous than on traditional social media because it can feel more real, blurring the line between fiction and reality.
Malicious actors are abusing generative AI music tools to create homophobic, racist, and propagandistic songs — and publishing guides instructing others how to do so as well.
The campaign to pin the latest incident on Ukraine and divert attention from Russia’s security failings targeted not just a domestic audience. According to research by ActiveFence, which has found tens of thousands of newly launched accounts, these accounts have been publishing posts that support the Russian narrative of Ukrainian and Western complicity in at least seven languages, including Arabic.
As the Ukraine war grinds on, the Kremlin has created increasingly complex fabrications online to discredit Ukraine’s leader and undercut aid. Some have a Hollywood-style plot twist.
Where are investors putting their money in 2024? A recent Crunchbase article points to a new focus: fighting disinformation, and highlights 16 promising startups in the space.
Four leading gaming Trust and Safety companies are banding together to form The Gaming Safety Coalition. This strategic alliance between Modulate, Keywords Studios, ActiveFence and Take This represents the companies’ shared commitment to improving player and moderator well-being.
