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Original article published by Media Literacy Ireland on 02 March, 2026.
In today’s digital age, information spreads fast—yet not all of it is true or trustworthy. Knowing the differences between misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation is key to thinking critically online. In the video below Ciarán O’Connor from the Institute of Strategic Dialogue discusses the disinformation ecosystem in Ireland.
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Posted by: Nayara Güércio (Trilateral Research)