The RMIT Information Integrity Hub provides a platform for creating and sharing research from a range of disciplinary perspectives to shed light on the causes, creation and circulation of different forms of mis- and disinformation, including the impact of new technologies such as artificial intelligence on the digital news ecosystem. Through the creation of new knowledge and innovative approaches, our research is vital for developing ways to reduce the harm caused by false and misleading information.
Researchers from the School of Media and Communication and other centres, labs and groups across RMIT are working hard on projects to address the social, economic and policy challenges generated by different forms of bad information. Current projects involve partnerships with industry and community groups and encompass issues related to digital media, fact checking, artificial intelligence and online falsehoods.
The Promise Tracker project tracks the federal Labor government’s 2022 election commitments.
This project focuses on research that builds the capacity for public figures, politicians, celebrities, journalists and influencers to maintain their wellbeing in the face of abusive online behaviour and misinformation.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.