As the 2026 election cycle approaches, the digital landscape is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate. For Gen Z, who primarily consume news through social media, the rise of generative AI introduces a sophisticated layer of deception. With the ability to clone voices, faces, and mannerisms in mere seconds, bad actors are using AI to reshape public perception. Whether it is political campaigns creating unflattering caricatures of their opponents or anonymous accounts circulating fabricated audio, the goal is often the same: to manipulate your vote through emotional triggers. As cybersecurity expert Harry Maugans notes, these deepfakes rely on the vast amount…

The digital age has ushered in a frustrating paradox: we are more connected than ever, yet our discourse feels increasingly hollow. Important global stories are frequently reduced to sensationalized soundbites, leaving those most impacted by critical issues in the dark. While many people simply accept this noise as the status quo, seventeen-year-old Deepak Talwar Jr. decided to challenge it. It began when a friend needed a voice for a story she couldn’t tell herself. Deepak, armed with nothing but determination and a week of self-taught video production, created his first documentary. That single act of initiative blossomed into Unity for…