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The controversy was reported by Belgian publications back in 2018. A viral video showing children praying in a mosque has been falsely presented as evidence of school indoctrination, but in truth, it dates back to 2018 and features a visit organised by a non-profit aiming to promote religious understanding—a trip not part of any school … Read More “Debunked: Old video of a Belgian mosque claims to show “what they’re teaching kids now in school”” »
On 04 July, Dr Eileen Culloty was invited to participate in an expert workshop at the Council of Europe. The workshop provided specialist insight into a draft strategic document on countering disinformation and promoting information integrity. Dr Culloty contributed insights from her role as coordinator of EDMO Ireland and as a member of the working … Read More “EDMO Ireland Contributes to Council of Europe Workshop on Countering Disinformation” »
On Monday, 23rd June, EDMO Ireland and Media Literacy Ireland co-hosted the inaugural Disinformation Forum at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. The event marked a key milestone in Ireland’s newly launched National Counter Disinformation Strategy (NCDS) and was supported by the media literacy and user education team at Coimisiún na Meán. Opening the forum, Minister for … Read More “Inaugural Disinformation Forum Launched in Limerick” »
EDMO Ireland was invited to deliver a two-hour workshop on disinformation as part of the Dublin Region Public Participation Networks (PPN) Summer School. The session, led by Eileen Culloty, was attended by a wide range of community representatives. PPNs provide a vital link between local authorities and community groups across Ireland, giving citizens a greater … Read More “EDMO Ireland Leads Disinformation Workshop at PPN Summer School” »
The Be Online Smart campaign continues to raise awareness about the impact of recommendation algorithms on our online experience. Be Online Smart is an initiative by the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) and its network of 14 national hubs. On Tuesday, Dublin City University (DCU) introduced the campaign to participants in a media literacy workshop … Read More “Be Online Smart Campaign Engages Irish Librarians” »
Factcheckers will be central to new European Commission plans to safeguard democracy under the EU’s Democracy Shield, according to Commissioner Michael McGrath. Speaking at the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), McGrath outlined the Commission’s efforts to build resilience against disinformation. McGrath, who became EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and … Read More “Factchecking will play a key role in EU Democracy Shield” »
As part of EDMO’s Be Online Smart campaign, EDMO Ireland delivered a talk in Ballymun Library. Be Online Smart explores how algorithms shape our online experience—from the news we read to the videos we watch. The talk was one of four media literacy sessions delivered by EDMO Ireland’s Eileen Culloty and Shane Murphy, organised through … Read More “Be Online Smart talk with DCU in the Community” »
Mark Carney has not announced that cars made prior to 2000 won’t be allowed on the road. A deepfake video purporting to show Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing a ban on pre-2000 cars, prohibiting window tints, and outlawing lifted trucks has been debunked — The Journal’s FactCheck confirms it is entirely fabricated, the result … Read More “Debunked: Deepfake video appears to show Canadian Prime Minister announcing ban on old cars” »
Ken O’Flynn TD said a 2023 scheme spent €1.6 million on eight cars. The Journal FactCheck investigated claims by Cork North-Central TD Ken O’Flynn about the 2023 Community Car Initiative (CCI), a government scheme providing transport for Ukrainian refugees. O’Flynn alleged that the government spent €1.6 million to buy just eight cars, suggesting a cost … Read More “Debunked: A government scheme did not spend €200,000 per car to help isolated Ukrainians” »
EDMO Ireland is taking part in the Be Online Smart campaign, a Europe-wide initiative led by the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) and its network of 14 national hubs. Running from May 12th to 30th, the campaign aims to help the public understand how algorithms shape what we see online — from social media feeds … Read More “EU-Wide ‘Be Online Smart’ Campaign to Raise Awareness About Recommendation Algorithms” »
