Embassy of Canada to Belgium and Luxembourg | Français: @AmbCanBeLuX
Brussels, Belgium
Joined February 2014
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When a lie is repeated enough, it can start to feel true.
Research on #GenderedDisinformation in South America shows how repetition is used as a tactic during electoral periods to sway the public opinion of female candidates.
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Social media moderation can’t always spot #disinformation. Can you?
Data from #Bolivia shows that coded language, such as emojis, are used to spread #GenderedDisinformation while evading detection.
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Some online attacks are designed to change how we view female public leaders.
Research from #LatinAmerica, supported by Canada, explains how
#GenderedDisinformation is commonly used as a tactic during electoral periods.
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High-profile events attract attention from around the world and foreign regimes know this. They may use the spotlight to push misleading narratives and flood social media with content.
#ThinkBeforeYouShare
ALT WHEN THE WORLD IS WATCHING, WHO ELSE IS TAKING THE STAGE? Foreign regimes may use major events to amplify their narratives. #ThinkBeforeYouShare
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Si un récit semble soudainement omniprésent, ne présumez pas qu’il suscite un intérêt généralisé.
Des régimes étrangers peuvent amplifier un petit nombre de voix pour leur donner l’apparence d’un vaste mouvement.
#RéfléchissezAvantDePartager
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If a story suddenly seems to be everywhere, don’t assume widespread interest.
Foreign regimes may amplify a small number of voices to make them sound like a crowd.
#ThinkBeforeYouShare
ALT EVERYONE'S SAYING IT. OR ARE THEY? Coordinated activity and repeated messaging can create the illusion of widespread support. #ThinkBeforeYouShare
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Real events can be used to tell misleading stories.
Foreign regimes may selectively present facts, omit context or connect details to make a past event fit a narrative today.
#ThinkBeforeYouShare
ALT SAME FACTS. DIFFERENT STORY? Real facts can be presented in ways that support misleading stories. #ThinkBeforeYouShare
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This graphic was made with the help of AI.
AI can inform. AI can deceive.
That’s why transparency matters.
#ThinkBeforeYouShare
![[AI-generated] You laughed at it. Maybe you shared it. Foreign regimes now use AI, trained on Western data, to mimic your humour, your aesthetic, your language. It doesn't feel like propaganda. #ThinkBeforeYouShare](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HPsux8SXEAAVOuI.jpg?name=orig)
ALT [AI-generated] You laughed at it. Maybe you shared it. Foreign regimes now use AI, trained on Western data, to mimic your humour, your aesthetic, your language. It doesn't feel like propaganda. #ThinkBeforeYouShare
Canadians in 🇧🇪 🇱🇺: we will be closed on August 17. Emergency consular services remain available to Canadians 24/7. If you need immediate assistance, please call us at +32 2 741 06 11 or contact our 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa: travel.gc.ca/emergencies
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Foreign regimes now easily produce viral content using AI trained on Western data.
Familiar. Entertaining. Shareable.
The most effective propaganda doesn't feel like propaganda.
#ThinkBeforeYouShare
Canadians in 🇧🇪 🇱🇺: we will be closed on July 21. Emergency consular services remain available to Canadians 24/7. If you need immediate assistance, please call us at +32 2 741 06 11 or contact our 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa: travel.gc.ca/emergencies
Canadians in 🇧🇪 🇱🇺: we will be closed on May 25. Emergency consular services remain available to Canadians 24/7. If you need immediate assistance, please call us at +32 2 741 06 11 or contact our 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa: travel.gc.ca/emergencies
Canadians in 🇧🇪 🇱🇺: we will be closed on May 1. Emergency consular services remain available to Canadians 24/7. If you need immediate assistance, please call us at +32 2 741 06 11 or contact our 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa: travel.gc.ca/emergencies
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Over the last few weeks, we’ve shown how AI-generated visuals can mislead.
Meet the cast: a unicorn, a nurse, a reporter and a girl. All AI-generated. All created in seconds.
Before reacting, pause, check the source and #ThinkBeforeYouShare
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AI-generated photos and videos often trigger shock, fear, or outrage, pushing you to react immediately.
If what you see online makes you feel an intense emotion, pause, check the source and #ThinkBeforeYouShare
Canadians in 🇧🇪 🇱🇺: we will be closed on April 3-6. Emergency consular services remain available to Canadians 24/7. If you need immediate assistance, please call us at +32 2 741 06 11 or contact our 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa: travel.gc.ca/emergencies
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When news breaks, AI-generated photos and videos can appear almost instantly.
In the rush to know what’s happening, don’t settle for the fastest visual.
Slow down, check the source and #ThinkBeforeYouShare
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AI can now mimic a person's face and voice with startling accuracy. Deepfakes can make anyone appear to do or say anything. A familiar face or voice no longer guarantees authenticity.
Be cautious. Check the source.
#ThinkBeforeYouShare
EES rollout continues across Europe.
Check your destination’s border procedures before travelling: travel.gc.ca/travelling/trav…
