Investigating social media manipulation in Indonesia's 2024 elections

Researchers from the Data & Democracy Research Hub, including Co-Director Ika Idris, are investigating the impact of social media manipulation such as deepfakes and misinformation on the 2024 elections in Indonesia. This research is crucial for promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions by addressing digital misinformation challenges.

The Faculty of Arts and the Monash University School of Media, Film and Journalism are also involved in examining the role of news merchants in spreading misinformation, emphasising the importance of media literacy and education in combating misinformation.

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