Movement Strategy/Initiatives/Misinformation
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Identify the effects and mitigations of misinformation and disinformation
As part of Identifying Topics for Impact, we need to understand the effects of misinformation and disinformation as well as ways to mitigate both. When analyzing the impact of Wikimedia Projects, there may be insights not only to Wikimedia’s positive effects, but also to how its content can be harmful to users through misinformation and scams (for example: campaigns to add false content on a political topic on Wikipedia). Communities, researchers, and partners should discuss and work collaboratively to develop tools to deal with misinformation and disinformation efforts.
- Understand how our projects can be misused or abused by detecting threats with significant potential for harm (such as misinformation, disinformation or scams).
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| Initiative | Project | Stakeholder type | Project lead | Geography of the project | Implementation Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38. Identify the effects and mitigations of misinformation and disinformation | Overall Initiative Coordination | ||||
| 38. Identify the effects and mitigations of misinformation and disinformation | Wikimedia Enterprise | WMF | Enterprise | Global | Execution & Implementation |
| 38. Identify the effects and mitigations of misinformation and disinformation | Research: Disinformation Literature Review | WMF | Research | ||
| 38. Identify the effects and mitigations of misinformation and disinformation | Chapter Capacity Building for Advocacy Program | WMF | Global Advocacy (Public Policy) | Global | Pilot |
Related documents and discussions
Some of the past discussions, texts and old versions of Movement Strategy recommendations that can provide further context to this initiative: