Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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Steven Spielberg, the legendary filmmaker who has enthralled audiences for decades with his imaginative storytelling, is back with a new cinematic offering, “Disclosure Day,” and it seems he’s not just telling a story, but grappling with some of the most pressing issues of our time. More than just a sci-fi…
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It’s a strange comfort, isn’t it, to know that the lies swirling around hantavirus aren’t as lethal as the virus itself? Yet, that small comfort is quickly overshadowed by a gnawing worry: these lies, this “disinformation,” is spreading like wildfire, often faster and more uncontrollably than any biological contagion. We’ve just emerged, or so we thought, from the suffocating grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, and already, the echoes of that trauma are being exploited. Imagine the scene: news starts trickling out about a cruise ship, the Hondius, and a handful of passengers who’ve fallen ill with hantavirus. Immediately, almost predictably,…
Imagine a world where your social media feed isn’t a mysterious black box, where you understand why you’re seeing certain posts, and where your personal information isn’t being shipped off to who-knows-where. For years, we’ve navigated the digital landscapes of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, enjoying the connections and information they offer, but often with a nagging feeling that something isn’t quite right. We’ve witnessed the rise of misinformation, debated the ethics of data collection, and worried about the impact on younger generations. It’s a conversation that’s been bubbling for a while, particularly in Europe, where the push for data privacy…
