Why does false information spread so quickly on social media? Social networks as an accelerator of disinformation One of the reasons is the algorithms of social networks. Platforms track what we watch, what we linger on, what we like, comment on, or share. If a piece of content gets a lot of traction, the algorithm can show it to more people. But here's an important thing: the algorithm doesn't decide
The Armenian nuclear power plant, the Metsamor NPP, has been a key link in Armenia’s energy security for decades. At the same time, contradictory claims are circulating around it: that the plant is “extremely dangerous and should be closed immediately,” that it has “never been damaged by an earthquake and is completely safe,” that “the European Union demands its immediate closure,” or, conversely, that the closure of the plant is
During the June 2026 elections to the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, numerous false and manipulative information regarding the work of polling stations and the organization of voting was spread on social networks, especially Telegram channels. The myths of the Kveakhtsi: how they convinced us that our vote was visible and the polling stations were controllable Some of these messages tried to convince people that it was
False narratives don't always start with a false fact. Sometimes a true fact is simply presented in a way that changes its meaning. How does this happen? Watch the video. 🔎 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQm1yxS3DnY Check the source. Check the context. Don't spread the unverified. Ani Sukiasyan ISHR Armenia The material was prepared within the framework of the Disinformation Flows Monitoring Project #CivilSocietyCooperation #ishrarmenia #ishrfactcheck The project is implemented with the financial support
YSU is holding a conference dedicated to the history of Azerbaijan: what really happened? On August 12, 2026, at 6:45 PM, the "Hraparak" website published an article titled "YSU is holding a conference dedicated to the history of Azerbaijan." The article began with a conference report published on the YSU website. Within a few hours, it also appeared on the pages of other news outlets, mostly with the same title
On behalf of Iran, against the Armenian AB Center: what does the circulating video really show? In early July, a video was shared on the X social network, which was presented as a military threat issued by Iran. The posts claimed that Iran was preparing to respond to US actions, and that the Firebird company’s artificial intelligence data center being built near Hrazdan in Armenia could become a target for
From deepfakes to fear-mongering: What types of disinformation are European countries facing during elections? Electoral processes in Europe are increasingly turning not only into political competition, but also into large-scale information warfare. Social media algorithms, “dormant” user accounts, artificial intelligence, and the fears accumulated in society allow even a single real incident to turn into a political crisis. During a seminar held in Yerevan, experts from the Polish organization "praktycy.eu"
The targeting logic behind Armenia's anti-European disinformation In June 2026, Russia’s foreign intelligence service accused the European Union of trying to expel the Russian Orthodox Church from Armenia. At the same time, in late May, another claim was circulating that Brussels had secretly agreed to resettle 250,000 Muslim migrants in Armenia . Both claims are false. However, they differ significantly in their content and the concerns on which they are
From free check-ups to 200,000 drams worth of medicine: how the mechanism of false advertising based on health works When a "free consultation" turns into a sale, and a "miracle weight loss solution" turns into a health risk "Free medical check-up", "Lose weight in just a few days", "100% natural remedy", "without diet and physical exertion", "treatment that doctors don't tell you about". It has long been no longer surprising
A publication has been circulating on social networks in recent days, according to which the government is preparing to provide up to 2 million drams of support to citizens over the age of 63. Attached to the publication is a photo of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, images of an elderly man’s cane and Armenian drams, and users are advised to go to the link arm.domru-info.ru/?p=8070 for details. At first glance,