Protecting Truth in the Digital Age

We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.

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In the shadowed, nerve-wracking landscape of Baltic geopolitics, Tallinn stands as a frontline city, constantly bracing against the incoming tide of Russian information warfare. It is from this vantage point that a startling new study has emerged, casting a long, uncomfortable shadow over Mistral AI, Europe’s supposed champion in the high-stakes race for technological sovereignty. The Institute of the Estonian Language, a government-backed authority, recently put 60 generative AI systems to the test, evaluating one specific, vital capability: their ability to detect and deflect Kremlin-backed disinformation. The results were jarring. Mistral’s most advanced models performed poorly, landing at 47th place.…

As we navigate the second half of 2023, it is impossible to ignore the weight of the current moment. We find ourselves in a period defined by a relentless struggle for the soul of our democracy, where the daily news cycle is frequently dominated by accounts of deep-seated corruption, the spread of harmful misinformation, and increasing instances of political violence. For many, this feels like an uphill battle. The halls of Congress are locked in a legislative stalemate, with Senate Republicans actively blocking even the most broadly supported policy measures put forward by the Biden administration. As ordinary citizens grapple…

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