Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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In the occupied territories of Ukraine, the Russian government has begun another theatrical performance designed to look like democracy. It has drawn up the official party lists for the sham elections to the State Duma, and the names on those lists tell a revealing story. According to the Center for…
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Democracy is not just about casting a ballot; it is about being able to cast that ballot with a clear mind, trusting that the information you have is honest and that the choice you make is yours alone. That is why the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s recent decision to crack down on disinformation ahead of the November 4 local government elections feels so significant. In a world where lies travel faster than the truth, where social media posts are weaponized to confuse and divide, and where a single manipulated video can tilt the outcome of an election, the IEC…
In the modern digital age, the battlefield for public opinion has shifted from town halls and print media to the fast-paced, often chaotic arena of social media. Recognizing this tectonic shift, South Africa’s electoral authorities are implementing a significant new set of rules designed to combat the spread of false information. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has introduced a revised Electoral Code of Conduct that imposes a strict 36-hour deadline for political parties and candidates to retract and correct any election-related disinformation once they are made aware of it. This new measure is a direct response to an outdated legal…
