Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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As summer approaches, social media feeds are once again filling up with dangerous misinformation regarding sun exposure and sunscreen. We’ve seen this cycle before—the glorification of deep tans and the reckless pursuit of high-UV days—but as those of us who grew up in the era of tanning oils know, it’s…
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As South Africa gears up for its most fiercely contested local government elections since the dawn of democracy, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has initiated a vital effort to safeguard the digital landscape. With the November 4 elections fast approaching, electoral authorities have introduced draft regulations aimed at curbing the rising tide of digital deceit. As global democracy faces new threats from synthetic media, deepfakes, and coordinated disinformation campaigns, the IEC is moving to ensure that the rapid evolution of technology does not dismantle the public’s trust in the polling process. By proposing these updated standards, the commission…
As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 general elections, the country stands at a digital crossroads where the integrity of the ballot box is increasingly tethered to the sophistication of its technology. A recent report by SBM Intelligence, titled ‘The Algorithm and the Ballot Box,’ highlights a paradoxical shift: while much of the public discourse centers on the existential threats posed by AI-generated deepfakes and political manipulation, a significant commercial opportunity is quietly emerging. The report argues that because Nigeria currently lacks the robust infrastructure required to detect and neutralize AI-driven disinformation at scale, there is a burgeoning market for…
