Deepfakes and Disinformation

Earlier this month, in the aftermath of a decisive yet contested election, MediaJustice, in partnership with MediaJustice Network member WITNESS, brought together nearly 30 civil society groups, researchers, journalists, and organizers to discuss the impacts visual disinformation has had on institutions and information systems.

Deepfakes and disinformation can be used in used in racialised disinformation campaigns and sensationalist media. This blog articles outlines some strategies and resources that communities can make use of.