Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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As South Africa counted the votes in its local government elections, a parallel battle was unfolding online—one that had little to do with the actual tally. Research revealed that the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) had become a prime target for disinformation campaigns swirling across social media platforms. The…
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Picture this: it is 2027, an election year in Nigeria. You wake up, reach for your phone, and see a video that makes you stop breathing. A popular politician, looking straight into the camera, says something outrageous—something that could inflame tensions, ruin a reputation, or even sway an election. Your heart pounds. You share it before you’ve even brushed your teeth. Hours later, fact-checkers reveal it was a deepfake, generated by artificial intelligence. That uneasy feeling—the moment when truth and technology blur so completely that you can no longer trust your own eyes—is exactly what Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser…
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape of the 21st century, the boundary between reality and fabrication has become increasingly porous, prompting world leaders and policymakers to grapple with the immense power and peril of social media. At the heart of this discourse, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has stepped forward with a clarion call for a new era of digital governance, emphasizing that the integration of artificial intelligence labeling for social media content, coupled with robust regulatory and legal frameworks, is not just a matter of policy but a fundamental necessity for societal survival. Speaking at a…
