Protecting Truth in the Digital Age

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

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The violent stabbing of a man on Kinnaird Avenue has sent a profound shockwave through the community, turning a quiet neighborhood into the epicenter of a national crisis. As 30-year-old Hadi Alodid faced the courts this week on charges of attempted murder, the victim’s family has been thrust into a devastating spotlight. Their world has been upended, shifting from the routine of daily life to the sterile, frightening corridors of a hospital ward, where they now maintain a constant vigil at the bedside of their loved one. For them, every moment is measured by the steady progress of his recovery,…

New Zealand’s sporting community is currently navigating a troubling new reality where the digital floor has been pulled out from under them by a wave of AI-generated misinformation. High-profile athletes, coaches, and their families are finding their names attached to grotesque headlines claiming everything from terminal illnesses to tragic deaths. These aren’t just garden-variety internet rumors; they are sophisticated, cruel fabrications that use advanced technology to manipulate public sentiment. From All Blacks icons like Will Jordan and Brad Weber to Warriors coach Andrew Webster, the targets are broad, and the impact is profoundly human. When a coach is forced to…

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