Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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It’s a fascinating, and sometimes concerning, human tendency: we like to hear things from people we trust. In our increasingly globalized world, where communities often span continents and languages, this natural inclination can take on a whole new dimension, especially when it comes to staying informed. Think about it: if…
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When AI Goes Wrong: Ashley MacIsaac’s Fight for Truth Imagine waking up to discover that a powerful, widely used system has taken your identity, twisted it beyond recognition, and smeared your good name with heinous accusations. This isn’t a dystopian novel; it’s the very real nightmare Canadian fiddler Ashley MacIsaac is living through, a nightmare initiated by Google’s increasingly ubiquitous AI Overviews. MacIsaac, a Juno Award-winning musician known for his vibrant and often rebellious talent, found himself caught in the crosshairs of an artificial intelligence that falsely branded him a convicted sex offender. This isn’t just about a bad search…
The air itself feels thick with a familiar, unsettling tension. Just when it seemed like the world might catch its breath after the relentless onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new shadow looms, albeit a smaller one, threatening to stir up the same anxieties and distrust that defined the last few years. This time, the stage is set on the serene waters off the coast of Cape Verde, where the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius sits, its passengers facing an unnerving reality: an outbreak of hantavirus. But as health personnel board the vessel, a more insidious infection begins to spread…
