Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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The aftermath of a major earthquake is always a time of profound vulnerability, where communities rely on connection and accurate information to survive and recover. However, as seen following the recent high-intensity earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, this period of crisis is being hijacked by a toxic wave of digital misinformation.…
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The landscape of teen fitness culture is shifting rapidly, fueled by the viral “looksmaxxing” trend on social media where adolescents are obsessed with optimizing their physical appearance. Amidst this surge, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has stepped in to clear the air regarding the use of creatine, which has become a go-to supplement for many young athletes and gym-goers. Through a new, approachable video campaign, pediatric experts are challenging the narrative that this supplement is a “magic pill” for muscle growth. By addressing the hype head-on, the medical community aims to guide teenagers away from quick fixes and back…
For years, the public has pressured social media giants to crack down on misinformation, operating under the widespread assumption that if we simply starve these digital echo chambers of false content, political polarization will naturally recede and public trust will be restored. However, a landmark study led by UC Berkeley Ph.D. student Olivier Bergeron-Boutin, conducted in partnership with Meta during the 2020 presidential election, challenges this core belief. By systematically reducing some participants’ exposure to untrustworthy sources by roughly 70%, researchers hoped to see a corresponding shift in political attitudes. Instead, they found that even while what people saw on…
