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ISD’s blog for the latest in data-driven research on hate, disinformation and extremism.

This ISD Dispatch reviews social media ad policies and enforcement, examining recent political ad activity on major platforms, totaling $650M by from Jan to August 2024.

A network of X accounts are posting claims that they voted illegally as foreign nationals in the US election, along with pictures of marked ballots and foreign passports.

Women seeking information about health and wellness topics on Instagram are recommended content that promotes election denialism and other far-right narratives.

Valeria de la Fuente, a Digital Research Analyst at ISD US, joined Factchequeado to discuss federal warnings on Russian interference in the lead up to the elections.

Following the US presidential election, online hate speech and harassment toward women surged, with some users calling to limit women’s rights.

Conspiracy theories about post-election violence and misleading interpretations of US government laws are gaining traction online ahead of election day.
Our latest coverage of the Israel-Hamas Conflict.

This Dispatch explores how falsified documents in ‘hack & leak campaigns’ influence public opinion, analysing a likely false IRGC document about pro-Palestine protests.

This briefing details the engagement of pro-CCP actors, Chinese state media, and Canadian alternative media with the Israel-Hamas conflict.

This briefing outlines how French-speaking right-wing extremists in Quebec have engaged with ongoing events related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Featured research from across our work

This Spanish guide, translated from English and enriched with LATAM case studies, aims to empower civil society.

As part of the Digital Policy Lab, ISD convened DPL members representing national ministries, regulators and civil society to discuss online safety in gaming.

The report examines the Irish Channel website and social media, a key source of misinformation in Ireland.
Overviews of issues, trends, narratives, platforms and actors.

This Explainer distinguishes between lawful militia beliefs and unlawful paramilitary actions, aiding legal assessment of militia activity in anti-government movements.

‘Targeted individuals’ (TIs) are those who believe they are victims of gangstalking by adversaries, often claiming government involvement. Since 2013, TIs have committed at least four mass shootings.

This Explainer covers the EU's Digital Services Act, focusing on its impact on ISD's efforts against election risks, terrorism, extremism & tech accountability.







