Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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Combating Fake News with Enhanced Media Literacy Tools In today’s digital age, we’re bombarded with information from countless sources. Distinguishing fact from fiction has become increasingly challenging, with the rise of "fake news" posing a significant threat to informed decision-making and societal trust. Combating this misinformation requires a multi-pronged approach,…
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Mahakumbh Mela Slander Debunked: Police Action Against Fake News Propagators The sacred grounds of the Mahakumbh Mela, a significant religious gathering for Hindus, recently became the backdrop of a disconcerting incident involving the spread of misinformation. A YouTube channel, The News Tracker (TNT), published a series of videos alleging the abduction and drugging of a minor girl by a Sadhu, Maharaj Sanjay Giri, associated with the Juna Akhada. These videos, released on January 16, 2025, contained sensationalized claims and misleading captions, sparking public outrage and casting a shadow of suspicion over the spiritual event. The videos depicted the girl sitting…
Southport Tragedy Sparks Nationwide Unrest: A Chronicle of Misinformation and Violence The summer of 2024 witnessed a wave of unprecedented civil unrest across the nation, ignited by a horrific act of violence in the coastal town of Southport. On July 30th, a 17-year-old, Axel Rudakubana, launched a brutal attack during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, tragically claiming the lives of three children and injuring eight others. This senseless act of violence sent shockwaves through the community and the nation, but the tragedy was compounded by the rapid spread of misinformation online. Within hours of the attack, false narratives began circulating…
