Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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The political landscape of Karnataka was recently caught in a flurry of accusations following the NEET-UG re-examination in Bengaluru. As students across the nation sat for the high-stakes test amidst lingering paper leak controversies, a localized drama unfolded in the city. When a handful of candidates arrived late to their…
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The 2023 Nigerian general elections served as a glaring wake-up call regarding the fragility of our modern information landscape. As citizens turned to their smartphones for real-time updates—ranging from polling unit incidents to alleged arrests—the digital sphere became a chaotic blend of verified news and sophisticated falsehoods. Because misinformation often travels at lightning speed through WhatsApp, Facebook, and X, it frequently achieves “truth” status in the public consciousness long before journalists or experts can intervene. This reveals a profound irony: while Nigeria has undergone a remarkable digital revolution that has democratized access to information, our collective ability to verify that…
The landscape of digital information is undergoing a profound and rapid transformation, moving away from the traditional, top-down methods of truth-seeking toward a more chaotic, grassroots approach. A newly released special issue of the academic journal Communication & Society, titled “From Fact-Checking to Community Notes: Structural Changes in the Fight Against Disinformation on Social Media,” offers a critical deep dive into this shift. Produced as part of the IBERIFIER Plus project—a key component of the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) network—this collection serves as a vital compass for anyone trying to understand why the internet feels so different today than…
