Protecting Truth in the Digital Age

We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.

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Here is a humanized summary of the government’s action against AI-generated social media posts about Delhi airport flooding, as reported by ET Enterprise AI and officials. The capital city of Delhi recently found itself at the centre of a digital storm that was as alarming as the seasonal downpour itself. As heavy rains lashed the city, a flurry of images and videos began circulating across social media platforms, claiming to show severe flooding at Indira Gandhi International Airport. These visuals were dramatic, showing waterlogged terminals, submerged runways, and stranded passengers. The posts spread with terrifying speed, prompting panic among travellers,…

Imagine waking up on election morning in South Africa. You reach for your phone, and before your coffee, a WhatsApp voice note tells you that voting stations in your area have been moved—or that your ballot won’t be secret if you vote for a certain candidate. It sounds official. It sounds urgent. And it is completely false. This is the new reality of local government elections in South Africa, where disinformation has become as much a part of the campaign trail as loudhailers and T-shirts. With the November 4 local government elections fast approaching, the Electoral Commission of South Africa…

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