Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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For years, the global conversation surrounding misinformation has been heavily skewed toward the Western experience, particularly within the United States. We have long relied on research conducted in a handful of wealthy, English-speaking nations to understand why falsehoods travel so quickly, assuming these insights would apply universally. However, a landmark…
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In a landmark legal victory for accountability and dignity, a Fairfax County Circuit Court jury recently sent a powerful message to those who weaponize social media to spread malicious lies. Robert Rigby Jr., a dedicated teacher, and Vanessa Hall, a passionate parent advocate, were awarded a combined $1.1 million in damages after a jury determined they had been the targets of a severe defamation campaign. The defendants in this case, the Virginia Project PAC and its chair, David Gordon, were held liable for using their influential digital platforms to baselessly link these two individuals to criminal activities involving children. This…
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recently launched a sweeping nationwide crackdown, dubbed “Ops Daya,” targeting widespread fraud within the Social Security Organisation’s (Socso) Daya Kerjaya 2.0 incentive program. With approximately RM9 million in public funds allegedly siphoned off through irregular claims, the MACC has opened 81 investigation papers involving 143 different companies. This probe, which centers on the 2024-2025 period, highlights a systemic exploitation of a program designed to support workers, resulting in the detention of 98 individuals and the active pursuit of several key suspects who remain at large. The sheer scale of the operation—spanning investigations into 320…
