311. Disinformation Drivers & Modus Operandi

In this lecture, you will explore the key drivers behind the spread of disinformation, which range from political and geopolitical motivations to psychological vulnerabilities, platform structures, and economic incentives. 

You will examine how disinformation campaigns operate in practice, including the tactics, techniques, and procedures used by state and non-state actors to manufacture, launder, and amplify false narratives. 

You will also investigate the technological dimension of modern disinformation, including AI-generated deepfakes, LLM-powered bots, and emerging threats such as LLM grooming, and understand how these connect to the EU's regulatory and policy responses.