Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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The recent surge in cyclosporiasis cases across the United States has understandably sparked widespread anxiety. As thousands of people fall ill with this gastrointestinal ailment—often colloquially dubbed the “explosive diarrhea parasite”—the digital landscape has become saturated with half-truths and alarming rumors. While the concern is valid given the scope of…
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The recent wave of anxiety across Lithuania serves as a stark reminder of how quickly the tranquility of daily life can be interrupted by digital malice. In the bustling cities of Vilnius and Kaunas, a series of anonymous bomb threats sent via email forced immediate evacuations, turning routine workdays and medical appointments into scenes of sudden urgency. High-tech hubs, including the offices of Teltonika, along with various emergency medical facilities, were singled out by unseen agitators. For the employees and patients caught in the crossfire of this disruption, the confusion of the moment was palpable, highlighting the vulnerability that even…
The landscape of American political media has undergone a profound transformation, moving away from a world where news networks acted as external cheerleaders for political movements and toward a reality where those movements have fully internalized their own propaganda apparatus. In a recent analysis, Chris Hayes and Angelo Carusone highlighted that the traditional “feedback loop”—where Fox News would stir up a base and effectively dictate the agenda for Republican politicians—is not just breaking; it has been rendered largely obsolete. The modern conservative strategy has evolved to the point where the distinction between “news entity” and “political operative” has been almost…
