
How AI can help combat mis- and disinformation about migration
International Migrants Day is a good time to consider how we can stop mis- and disinformation campaigns from amplifying false narratives about migration.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), an intergovernmental organization established in 1951, deals with a range of issues in the field of migration and works with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. It has 165 member states and a further eight states holding observer status. It has 400 offices in over 130 countries. It promotes international cooperation on migration issues, assists in the search for practical solutions to migration problems, and provides humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.
International Migrants Day is a good time to consider how we can stop mis- and disinformation campaigns from amplifying false narratives about migration.
Many countries lack critical ICT infrastructure for AI in migration, while migrants may face blocks accessing digital channels, increasing digital divides.