On the trail of rumours | Facts and Contexts Matter | bpb.de

Have you heard about super apps? API's? What about the national security law in Hong Kong? In this episode, we travel through Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan in search of false rumours.

How is Taiwan automating the fight against misinformation? 23.4 million people live in Taiwan, supposedly 22 million use the messaging service LINE. A chatbot is used to help verify information.

Ever seen the pink vests in Taiwan’s parks, mountain trails or markets? They belong to Fake News Cleaner, a grassroots movement on a mission to teach citizens how to spot misinformation and scams.

Given its geographical condition, Japan frequently experiences natural disasters. Often, rumours and misinformation are spread online. A news station developed strategies to debunk online rumours.

Why is it so important to understand the local contexts? At the University of Hong Kong, lecturer Masato recognized that media literacy was being taught using Western resources.

In Japan, hate speech and rallies targeting Korean residents surged between 2009 and 2016. A grassroots movement formed in order to work toward a more inclusive society.

How can a game teach you something about media literacy? We follow a group of students as they develop a game to teach colleagues about media literacy and debunking rumours.

Lee-Luda, an AI chatbot, captivated South Korea in 2021, communicating just like a Korean university student in her 20s. It evoked questions about ethical implications of AI.