Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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Lionel Messi, a man who has lived his entire life in the global spotlight, found himself grappling with an intensely private tragedy when his emotional reaction after Argentina’s win over Algeria was exploited by the media. While Messi attempted to maintain silence regarding his father Jorge’s hospitalization, a reckless broadcast…
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On 25 June 2026, the House of Lords will debate a critical motion regarding the health of our democratic institutions. The discussion, spearheaded by Lord Wallace of Saltaire, centers on a “triad” of interconnected challenges: the malicious spread of disinformation, the rise of covert foreign interference, and a worrying erosion of public faith in politics. While these issues are distinct, they function as a feedback loop. Foreign actors often weaponize falsehoods to widen existing societal divisions, while declining public trust creates a fertile environment for those who wish to undermine our democratic standards. As technology advances, the speed and scale…
The digital age has fundamentally changed how we consume and share information, yet our habits for verifying what we see remain dangerously underdeveloped. Recent research from TikTok AUNZ paints a concerning picture of New Zealand’s online behavior, revealing that nearly 40% of Kiwis admit to sharing content without ever stopping to confirm if it’s legitimate. In an era where AI-generated deepfakes, sophisticated scams, and viral misinformation are constant features of our social media feeds, this lack of due diligence acts as a catalyst for the rapid spread of falsehoods. We are essentially living in an ecosystem where a single impulsive…
