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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Sep 2

Important to note:
I will be continuing to work with FakeReporter, but on a contract basis.

Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Sep 2

I’ve also set up a Buy Me a Coffee page.
Following, sharing, and collaborating already make a big difference, but if you’ve found my work valuable, buying a coffee is another way to support this mission.
buymeacoffee.com/talhagin

Tal Hagin is Independent OSINT Analyst | Media Literacy Educator

I share my work in OSINT, media literacy, and information warfare openly because I believe it’s important for everyone to have access. Following, sharing, and collaborating already make a big differen

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Sep 2

Update!
These past few weeks I’ve been setting up my next venture: working independently as an OSINT analyst and media literacy lecturer.
If you or your organization are looking for support in OSINT, media literacy, or verification, I’d be happy to connect: [email protected]

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Aug 7

A fellow researcher couldn’t bring themselves to watch a graphic video—and asked me to verify it. I did, but does that have a cost? This piece explores the toll the work takes and what it means when violence becomes just another scroll.

www.linkedin.com/posts/talhag...

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Jul 14

Deepfakes are getting more believable. It won't be long until it'll require more than basic media comprehension to debunk them.

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Apr 8

Not sure if you can trust the news reports, images, or videos you see online? Want to fact-check on your own instead of relying on others?

This is for you!
Join me for a free online lecture on April 21st, 2025, at 19:00 (UTC+3) – in English.

Link to register:
zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Mar 31

It's been quite something to see the trend with the AI Studio Ghibli art style, which began with images iconic memes to using photos of dead children.

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Mar 11

Not sure if you can trust the news reports, images, or videos you see online? Want to fact-check on your own instead of relying on others?

Join me for a free online lecture on March 19, 2025, at 17:00 GMT – in English.

Limited spots available – Register now:
lnkd.in/dWzUcUMN

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Mar 11

Not sure if you can trust the news reports, images, or videos you see online? Want to fact-check on your own instead of relying on others?

Join me for a free online lecture on March 19, 2025, at 17:00 GMT – in English.

Limited spots available – Register now:
lnkd.in/dWzUcUMN

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Mar 10

*Sudden influx from X/Twitter to BlueSky commences*

a woman in a green sweater is dancing in a crowd with a panda gif watermark

ALT: a woman in a green sweater is dancing in a crowd with a panda gif watermark

media.tenor.com

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Jan 28

The showcase of many of these documents is on my X account:
x.com/talhagin/sta...

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Jan 28

The collection consists of over 400 authentic documents, maps, and items, with the earliest dating back to 1882.

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Jan 28

Some significant examples:
1. An original copy of the 1937 Peel Commission
2. Paperwork for Palestinian citizenship during the British Mandate.
3. A letter signed by the first IDF Chief of Staff.
4. A newspaper from East Jerusalem that was produced for over 25 years, up until 1993.

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Jan 28

If you know of an exhibit, museum, or academic researcher seeking historical documents, I’d be happy to loan pieces from my collection, which focuses on early Zionism (pre-Israel), Palestinian Nationalism, IDF fought wars, and Mandatory Palestine.

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Jan 12

AI is getting better - but it's still visible.

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Jan 12

AI is getting better - but it's still visible.

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Jan 7

A snippet from one of the lectures:
"The Power of Lies: Disinformation's Role in Sparking Chaos and Conflict."

In this section, I discussed how public WhatsApp groups, fueled by hatred, fake news, and lack of police oversight, contributed to the 2021 Bat Yam lynching.

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Jan 7

Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of representing
@fakereporter.bsky.social at Limmud 2024, where I discussed the critical challenges we face daily—from managing the spread of fake news during crises to understanding the severe repercussions of misinformation that we share and spread online.

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Dec 29

Thank you so much for attending!

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Tal Hagin @talhagin.bsky.social · Dec 20

Heading to the UK to give three lectures and lead a panel discussion, covering topics I’ve explored here extensively: the dangers of fake news, how to identify it, and the psychological warfare tactics behind it.

See you there!

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