Disinformation – who profits from it and how to defend yourself? Watch the debate!

During a recent debate, participants highlighted that disinformation poses a significant threat to society, economy, and public health. It leads to financial losses and influences citizen decisions, with journalists emphasizing the challenge of combating it. Agnieszka Gozdyra noted that lies and fake news are now lucrative tools used by politicians and interest groups. The discussion also touched on health-related disinformation, deemed potentially more dangerous than political misinformation. The role of media literacy was emphasized as crucial for building resilience against disinformation. The debate initiated the "Media Against Disinformation" campaign, aiming to publish materials addressing this issue over the next three months.