The interaction between human and artificial intelligence to combat disinformation
The AI4TRUST project aims to combat misinformation and disinformation in the EU by creating a
trust-based environment that integrates the automated monitoring of social and news media with
advanced AI-based technologies to enhance the work of human fact-checkers.
artificial intelligence support of the human
17 partners
clear goal to achieve
distinction of fake news
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The general objective of AI4TRUST project aims to enhance the human-based response for tackling misinformation and disinformation across the EU by empowering scientific researchers and media practitioners with advanced AI-based technologies that…
Consortium
The AI4TRUST consortium counts on a highly competent transnational team consisting of 7 Research / Academic organisations (FBK, CERTH, UNITN, NCSR-D, UCAM, CNRS, UPB), 3 highly dynamic industrial partners (FINC, SAHER, GDI), 4 internationally active media professional partners/fact checkers organisations (DEMAGOG, MALDITA, ELLINIKA, SKYTG24) and 3 media networks (EURACTIV; ADB managing EURACTIV Romania and EMS managing EURACTIV Poland) for a total of 17 partners from 9 EU countries, 1 Associated Country (UK) and 1 Non-Associated Third Country (CH).
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- Meet the Future of AI – Support for the European Democracy Shield: policy, practice and partnerships
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#AI4TRUST Bluesky Chat “AI and disinformation – How can Europe safeguard trust in the media?” AI is already shaping how Europe detects, tracks, and responds to disinformation – but is it actually helping, or just adding new complexity? In this open online debate on Bluesky, we’re bringing together journalists, fact-checkers, researchers, technologists and curious citizens… - AI and disinformation – How can Europe safeguard trust in the media?
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