2.1. Georgian Websites and Disinformation
After the 2008 war, the Russian Federation has been conducting "soft power" information attacks against Georgia's European integration.
The Intermedia.ge Phenomenon
Let's consider Intermedia.ge. The information posted here is often not fact-based. Any person can register on the site, and the administration is not responsible for the content of articles. Despite this, the site has over 500,000 monthly visitors.
Sputnik Georgia
"Sputnik Georgia" is a Russian government-owned media outlet that often spreads anti-Western narratives. For example, 2021 articles emphasized that, unlike the European Union, cooperation with Russia would bring economic benefits.
2.2. Social Media (Facebook)
One of the most effective channels for spreading disinformation is social networks. They often use:
- Bots and fake accounts: Using anonymity.
- AI and Deepfake: AI-generated texts and photos.
- Emotional manipulation: Posts aimed at evoking fear or aggression (e.g., "You don't deserve Georgia's submission").
Despite Facebook's fact-checking mechanisms, disinformation still spreads through pages like "Georgia First News," which promotes narratives that the CIA is planning a coup in Georgia.
Video Material: Disinformation Spread
Learn about a visual explanation of how disinformation works in the digital environment.
Quiz: Disinformation Spread
Question 1: What is the main problem with Intermedia.ge?
Question 2: What is "Sputnik Georgia"?
Question 3: Which is one of the effective methods for spreading disinformation on social media?
Question 4: What is the role of AI and Deepfake in spreading disinformation?
Question 5: When did "soft power" information attacks from Russia against Georgia's European integration begin?
Correct answers: 1-a; 2-b; 3-b; 4-c; 5-b.