Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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In a significant move to tackle the rapid spread of misinformation, the European Union has joined forces with digital giants Meta and TikTok to create a specialized rapid-response channel. This collaboration is designed to bridge the gap between European authorities, tech platforms, and independent fact-checkers, allowing for the swift identification…
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The recent repeal of Article 104 of the Media Law marks a significant turning point in the landscape of Lebanese journalism and free expression. For years, this specific article hung like a sword of Damocles over the heads of reporters, editors, and digital creators, serving as a legal mechanism for the criminal prosecution of those accused of publishing “false news.” Its removal is being hailed by media advocates as a victory for democratic principles, signaling a long-awaited shift away from the weaponization of the judicial system to silence dissenting voices. For too long, the nebulous definition of what constituted “false…
The landscape of press freedom in the Philippines is currently facing a significant turning point as journalists and media advocates mount a unified defense against House Bill No. 9465, also known as the Digital Media Anti-False Information Act. Having recently cleared the House of Representatives with an overwhelming majority, the bill now awaits deliberation in the Senate. While its stated objective is to curb organized disinformation—such as troll farms and coordinated inauthentic behavior—the media community views the legislation as a looming threat to their fundamental ability to hold those in power accountable. By imposing severe criminal penalties, the bill has…
