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28 August 2026

Popular Epistemology Digest — 28 August 2026

Popular Epistemology Digest
News and views on the sources and systems behind what we know and believe.
28 August 2026
2026-08-28 · japantoday.com
Disaster misinformation raises stakes for Japan's social media users
Misinformation surrounding disasters is an increasing concern for social media users in Japan, with particular worry over AI-generated fake images and videos made with generative artificial intelligence.
 
2026-08-28 · nigeriannewsdirect.com
Digital space new frontline in fight against fake news, hate speech – NISMA
Nigeria's NISMA has identified the digital space as a key battleground against fake news and hate speech, with growing concern over the use of artificial intelligence to generate and manipulate content ahead of upcoming elections.
 
2026-08-28 · cnbctv18.com
Nepal floods: How to spot AI-generated videos and avoid misinformation
Amid the Nepal floods, AI-generated video clips linked to major trending events are spreading online, and the article offers guidance on checks users can employ to identify and avoid misinformation.
 
2026-08-28 · freedomonline.com.ng
Information Minister Mohammed Idris Says Reputation Management Is Everyone's Responsibility
Nigeria's Information Minister Mohammed Idris has asserted that reputation management is a shared public responsibility, citing the rise of artificial intelligence as introducing new concerns around fake content, misinformation, and digital manipulation.
 
2026-08-28 · pasadenanow.com
Caltech Researchers Use AI to Thwart Election Misinformation
A team of researchers at Caltech is developing AI-based tools to help counter election misinformation, which spreads rapidly through social media and AI-powered channels, making it difficult for people to assess the trustworthiness of messages.
 
2026-08-28 · ground.news
Pedro Duarte Acknowledges that Public Funding for Journalism Is an "Antidote" to Misinformation
Portuguese politician Pedro Duarte has acknowledged public funding for journalism as a potential antidote to misinformation spreading through digital networks.
 
2026-08-28 · enterpriseai.economictimes.indiatimes.com
Karnataka eyes voice AI pilots with ElevenLabs across public services
The state of Karnataka is exploring pilot programs using ElevenLabs' voice AI technology across public services, as part of broader efforts to translate artificial intelligence into scalable real-world value.
 
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