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They’re coordinated, targeted efforts to shape perceptions. Yet for many, their inner workings remain a mystery.</div> </div> </div> <div class="di__landing-hero__introduction" data-intersect-appear> <p class="di__landing-hero__introduction__description" data-highlighter-highlightable>Disinformation thrives when it goes unnoticed and unchecked. In this issue we bring the strategies and tactics behind disinformation campaigns into the light and showcase a series of countermeasures.</p> <p class="di__landing-hero__introduction__description" data-highlighter-highlightable>While reading, highlight any portion of text to ask a question or send a comment. We will use these responses to guide future issues, articles, and research.</p> </div> </div> </section> <div data-header-color-trigger data-header-color-above-dark="" data-header-color-below-dark="true"></div> <section class="current-overview-article current-overview-article--image-left current-overview-article--image-regular current-overview-article--dark current-overview-article--has-heading" data-intersect-appear> <div class="current-overview-article__container"> <div class="heading--current" data-intersect-appear> <h2 class="heading--current__title" data-highlighter-highlightable>The Problem</h2> <p class="heading--current__subtitle" data-highlighter-highlightable> Disinformation spreads through strategic campaigns </p> </div> <div class="current-overview-article__wrapper" data-intersect-appear> <div style="background-image: url(/web/20210701042137im_/https://jigsaw.google.com/static/images/current/01-disinformation/the-problem.jpg);" class="current-overview-article__media current-overview-article__media--picture" data-intersect-appear></div> <div class="current-overview-article__content"> <div aria-hidden="true" class="current-overview-article__icon" data-intersect-appear> <svg width="48" height="48" viewbox="0 0 48 48" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <rect x="3.5" y="0.5" width="37" height="43" stroke="#B7BEDB"/> <rect x="7.5" y="4.5" width="37" height="43" stroke="#B7BEDB"/> <line x1="15" y1="29.5" x2="28" y2="29.5" stroke="#425195"/> <line x1="15" y1="17.5" x2="33" y2="17.5" stroke="#19255E"/> <line x1="15" y1="25.5" x2="33" y2="25.5" stroke="#19255E"/> <line x1="15" y1="21.5" x2="28.1954" y2="21.5" stroke="#425195"/> </svg> </div> <h3 class="current-overview-article__title" data-intersect-appear data-highlighter-highlightable>Makings of a Myth</h3> <p class="current-overview-article__description" data-intersect-appear data-highlighter-highlightable>Disinformation is rarely a one-off or isolated event. Learn how disinformation campaigns are constructed from beginning to end.</p> <div class="button--current button--current--black" data-intersect-appear> <a class="button--current__button" href="/web/20210701042137/https://jigsaw.google.com/the-current/disinformation/the-problem/" internal> <span class="button--current__inner"> <span class="button--current__arrows"> <span class="button--current__arrow" aria-hidden="true">→</span> <span class="button--current__arrow" aria-hidden="true">→</span> </span> <span class="button--current__title">Dive Deeper</span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div data-header-color-trigger data-header-color-above-dark="true" data-header-color-below-dark=""></div> <section class="current-overview-article current-overview-article--image-right current-overview-article--image-regular current-overview-article--has-heading" data-intersect-appear> <div class="current-overview-article__container"> <div class="heading--current" data-intersect-appear> <h2 class="heading--current__title" data-highlighter-highlightable>Countermeasures</h2> <p class="heading--current__subtitle" data-highlighter-highlightable> There is no silver bullet solution to stop disinformation </p> </div> <p class="current-overview-article__subheading" data-intersect-appear data-highlighter-highlightable>Together, people and technology play a critical role in stopping its effects</p> <div class="current-overview-article__wrapper" data-intersect-appear> <div class="current-overview-article__media current-overview-article__media--video" data-intersect-appear> <video src="/web/20210701042137im_/https://jigsaw.google.com/static/images/current/01-disinformation/countermeasures.mp4" poster="/web/20210701042137im_/https://jigsaw.google.com/static/images/current/01-disinformation/countermeasures.jpg" autoplay playsinline muted loop></video> </div> <div class="current-overview-article__content"> <div aria-hidden="true" class="current-overview-article__icon" data-intersect-appear> <svg width="48" height="48" viewbox="0 0 48 48" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <rect x="3.5" y="0.5" width="37" height="43" stroke="#19255E"/> <rect x="7.5" y="4.5" width="37" height="43" stroke="#19255E"/> <path d="M18 15.3397L33 24L18 32.6603L18 15.3397Z" stroke="#425195"/> </svg> </div> <h3 class="current-overview-article__title" data-intersect-appear data-highlighter-highlightable>Countermeasures</h3> <p class="current-overview-article__description" data-intersect-appear data-highlighter-highlightable>Explore the various approaches—from policy to fact-checking—to fighting disinformation online.</p> <div class="button--current button--current--white" data-intersect-appear> <a class="button--current__button" href="/web/20210701042137/https://jigsaw.google.com/the-current/disinformation/countermeasures/" internal> <span class="button--current__inner"> <span class="button--current__arrows"> <span class="button--current__arrow" aria-hidden="true">→</span> <span class="button--current__arrow" aria-hidden="true">→</span> </span> <span class="button--current__title">Dive Deeper</span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section class="current-overview-article current-overview-article--image-left current-overview-article--image-square current-overview-article--background-blue" data-intersect-appear> <div class="current-overview-article__container"> <p class="current-overview-article__subheading" data-intersect-appear data-highlighter-highlightable>Thwarting disinformation’s effects requires creative approaches</p> <div class="current-overview-article__wrapper" data-intersect-appear> <div style="background-image: url(/web/20210701042137im_/https://jigsaw.google.com/static/images/current/01-disinformation/new-perspectives.png);" class="current-overview-article__media current-overview-article__media--picture" data-intersect-appear></div> <div class="current-overview-article__content"> <div aria-hidden="true" class="current-overview-article__icon" data-intersect-appear> <svg width="48" height="48" viewbox="0 0 48 48" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <rect x="3.5" y="0.5" width="37" height="43" stroke="#19255E"/> <rect x="7.5" y="4.5" width="37" height="43" stroke="#19255E"/> <circle cx="28" cy="21" r="8.5" stroke="#B7BEDB"/> <circle cx="20" cy="26" r="8.5" stroke="#425195"/> </svg> </div> <h3 class="current-overview-article__title" data-intersect-appear data-highlighter-highlightable>New Perspectives</h3> <p class="current-overview-article__description" data-intersect-appear data-highlighter-highlightable>Art plays an important role in bringing new perspectives to critical issues, enabling us to unlock new understandings about the state of the world and build stronger societal resilience. Rhizome, an affiliate in residence at New York City’s New Museum, commissioned contemporary artists to reflect on the nature of disinformation.</p> <div class="button--current button--current--blue" data-intersect-appear> <a class="button--current__button" href="/web/20210701042137/https://jigsaw.google.com/the-current/disinformation/new-perspectives/" internal> <span class="button--current__inner"> <span class="button--current__arrows"> <span class="button--current__arrow" aria-hidden="true">→</span> <span class="button--current__arrow" aria-hidden="true">→</span> </span> <span class="button--current__title">Dive Deeper</span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section class="current-overview-article current-overview-article--image-right current-overview-article--image-round" data-intersect-appear> <div class="current-overview-article__container"> <p class="current-overview-article__subheading" data-intersect-appear data-highlighter-highlightable>The disinformation battleground is not in the U.S.</p> <div class="current-overview-article__wrapper" data-intersect-appear> <div style="background-image: url(/web/20210701042137im_/https://jigsaw.google.com/static/images/current/01-disinformation/database.jpg);" class="current-overview-article__media current-overview-article__media--picture" data-intersect-appear></div> <div class="current-overview-article__content"> <div aria-hidden="true" class="current-overview-article__icon" data-intersect-appear> <svg width="51" height="48" viewbox="0 0 51 48" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <rect x="3.5" y="0.5" width="37" height="43" stroke="#19255E"/> <rect x="7.5" y="4.5" width="37" height="43" stroke="#19255E"/> <rect x="16.5" y="26.5" width="5" height="6" stroke="#425195"/> <rect x="26.5" y="14.5" width="5" height="18" stroke="#425195"/> <rect x="21.5" y="20.5" width="5" height="12" stroke="#B7BEDB"/> </svg> </div> <h3 class="current-overview-article__title" data-intersect-appear data-highlighter-highlightable>Disinformation Data Visualizer</h3> <p class="current-overview-article__description" data-intersect-appear data-highlighter-highlightable>This project visualizes the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab research on coordinated disinformation campaigns.</p> <div class="button--current button--current--white" data-intersect-appear> <a class="button--current__button" href="/web/20210701042137/https://jigsaw.google.com/the-current/disinformation/dataviz/" internal> <span class="button--current__inner"> <span class="button--current__arrows"> <span class="button--current__arrow" aria-hidden="true">→</span> <span class="button--current__arrow" aria-hidden="true">→</span> </span> <span class="button--current__title">Dive Deeper</span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </main> <footer class="footer" data-intersect-appear data-earlier-observer="true"> <div class="footer__inner"> <form class="footer__newsletter" title="Enter your email to stay informed..." name="newsletter_form" data-newsletter> <input class="footer__newsletter__input" type="email" name="email" placeholder="Enter your email to stay informed..." data-newsletter-email> <div class="footer__newsletter__consent"> <input class="footer__newsletter__checkbox" name="consent" id="newsletter-form-consent" type="checkbox" data-newsletter-consent aria-labelledby="newsletter-form-consent-text"> <label class="footer__newsletter__checkbox-label" for="newsletter-form-consent"> <svg viewbox="0 0 19 18" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M4.7647 15.8824L17.0073 0H18.7941L4.89706 18H4.63235L0 11.9779H1.78676L4.69853 15.8824H4.7647Z" fill="inherit"/> </svg> </label> <span id="newsletter-form-consent-text">By signing up, I accept the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210701042137/https://policies.google.com/terms" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_target">Terms and Conditions</a> and acknowledge that my information will be used in accordance with Google's <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210701042137/https://policies.google.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_target">Privacy Policy</a>.</span> </div> <button type="button" aria-label="submit" class="footer__newsletter__submit" data-newsletter-submit disabled>→</button> <div class="footer__newsletter__result"> <div class="footer__newsletter__result__succeed">Thanks for subscribing</div> <div class="footer__newsletter__result__failed">Something went wrong. 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