Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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The digital age has brought the world closer, but it has also created a fertile breeding ground for misinformation that threatens one of modern medicine’s greatest achievements: vaccination. While vaccines have been proven safe and effective for decades, a rising tide of false information is actively undermining public trust. Recognizing…
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At the recent 31st SADC Media Awards Regional Adjudication Committee meeting, Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong delivered a poignant reminder to journalists across Southern Africa: the pen is not just a tool for reporting, but a vital instrument for maintaining social peace. As the region grapples with the complexities of human mobility, Morolong urged the press to move beyond sensationalism and lazy stereotypes. He warned that in an age where misinformation spreads at the speed of a click, irresponsible reporting on migration does more than just muddy the water—it actively tears at the frayed edges of our social…
The British government is currently charting a bold new path for the digital age, proposing a series of regulations that would fundamentally alter how we consume information online. At the heart of this initiative is a push to force major social media giants—like Meta, Google’s YouTube, and TikTok—to prioritize “trusted” news sources in their algorithms. Under these proposed rules, content from established public service broadcasters such as the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 would be given much higher visibility in your personal feeds and search results. This isn’t just a minor tweak; it’s a direct attempt by the state to…
