Misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war flooding social media - Fighting misinformation and disinformation in times of conflict

Members of the media may directly contact:

 

Umar Ruhi (English only)

Associate Professor, Business Analytics & Information Systems, Telfer School of Management

umar.ruhi@uottawa.ca
ruhi@telfer.uOttawa.ca

Professor Ruhi’s research interests lie at the intersection of Information Systems and Knowledge Management, and his research programs are concerned with exploring contemporary information and communication technologies (ICTs) and their applications in human, organizational, and social contexts.

“Times of conflict not only escalate physical warfare but also intensify information warfare. During these turbulent times, diligence is not just a virtue, but a necessity – relying on trusted sources and cross-verifying information is an imperative defense against misinformation and disinformation.”

Céline Castets-Renard (English and French)

University Research Chair on Accountable Artificial Intelligence in a Global Context, and Full Professor, Faculty of Law - Civil Law Section

Celine.Castets-Renard@uottawa.ca
 

Porfessor Castets-Renard’s research generally focuses on the law and regulation of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in a comparative perspective (Canadian, European and American law), especially the protection of personal data and privacy, policing technologies, online platforms and cybersecurity.

"As artificial intelligence makes it easy and accessible to manipulate and create false images, it is now, more than ever, necessary than ever for the public to consider the sources consulted and for public decision-makers to involve social network operators in the fight against misinformation and disinformation."