Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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It’s strange, isn’t it, how the most fascinating dinner-party topic of our lifetime turned out not to be football, or politics, or even the weather, but artificial intelligence. Nobody saw that coming. A few years ago, if you mentioned algorithms or neural networks, eyes glazed over; today, mention ChatGPT or…
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When SABC News reported on the new rules from the Electoral Commission, the headline felt like one of those quiet announcements that only make sense later. But if you stop and think about it, this is exactly the kind of story that should matter to every single person who plans to vote. The IEC, the body responsible for running free and fair elections in South Africa, has decided that it can no longer sit back and watch while false information spreads through our phones, our group chats, and our social media feeds. The new rules are designed to combat misinformation…
In an era where the digital and physical worlds have become inextricably intertwined, the United Kingdom is taking a decisive step forward to defend its democracy against a shadowy and relentless adversary. This foe does not wage war with tanks or missiles, but with algorithms, forged logos, and deepfake videos designed to dismantle the very fabric of public trust. In a significant address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled the government’s latest frontline defense: the establishment of a National Centre for Information Defence. The creation of this new agency is a…
