Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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As Nigeria looks ahead to the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has joined forces with UNESCO and other key partners in a proactive campaign to safeguard the nation’s democratic health. The central thrust of this initiative is to combat the pervasive threat of misinformation and disinformation,…
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In the frantic hours following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Kumamoto this past Tuesday, the region has been forced to battle two disasters at once: the physical destruction caused by the tremor and a rapidly spreading epidemic of digital misinformation. As rescue crews raced against the clock to navigate debris and stabilize precarious structures, a parallel chaos unfolded on social media. Fabricated pleas for help and sophisticated, AI-generated imagery began circulating across platforms like X and YouTube, preying on the public’s fear and their desperate need for information. This wave of digital deceit has placed an unnecessary, dangerous burden…
As the Philippine government gears up for the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA), a crucial piece of legislation has landed at the center of a heated national debate. The Digital Media Anti-False Information Act, also known as House Bill 9465, is being positioned as a necessary shield against the rampant, often malicious spread of digital falsehoods that have plagued the country’s online landscape for years. Proponents of the bill argue that the urgency of the situation cannot be overstated, suggesting that without formal regulation, the cycle of disinformation will continue to erode democratic institutions, manipulate public opinion, and…
