This paper argues that Hollywood has long functioned as an influential, largely unregulated vehicle for normalising and marketing firearms by associating them with heroism, masculinity and power, with evidence suggesting these portrayals shape public attitudes towards guns and warrant greater public health scrutiny and regulatory transparency.

This report by The University of Essex Human Rights Centre clinic argues that while UK and EU laws regulate illegal content and formal advertising, they fail to adequately address how influencers, online subcultures, and platform algorithms normalise gun-related and violence-adjacent behaviours, particularly among vulnerable audiences, and recommends a broader public health and regulatory approach to accountability.

Using social media posts from IDF soldiers, Bellingcat tracked the activities of the 8219 Commando, a combat engineering battalion, revealing their extensive involvement in demolitions across Gaza.

David Young, a lecturer in digital media and culture, discusses the role of open-source intelligence (OSINT) in modern conflicts, its influence on media and public perception, and the challenges posed by misinformation and AI technology.

AOAV addresses misinformation on social media about their report on civilian casualties in Gaza, clarifying their methodology and findings compared to other conflicts.