Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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In an era defined by the rapid-fire speed of social media, rumors can travel across a community faster than the truth can even find its footing. Residents of Cairo, Georgia, experienced this firsthand earlier this week when alarming whispers began to circulate online regarding a gruesome discovery. Specifically, unfounded reports…
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The way we consume news in Greece is undergoing a quiet, yet profound, transformation that should concern us all. According to a recent analysis by the think-tank Dianeosis, which draws upon longitudinal data from the Reuters Institute, we are witnessing a dramatic withdrawal from the public conversation. Just a few years ago, the vast majority of Greeks were engaged with current events, but today, interest has plummeted to under 50%. This isn’t just a simple case of people being “too busy”; it represents a fundamental breakdown in the connection between citizens and the media landscape. When eight out of ten…
The sunlight feels warm and inviting, but a digital storm is brewing beneath the surface of our smartphone screens, one that threatens the very skin we’re trying to protect. Recent research from the University of Alberta has pulled back the curtain on a troubling trend: TikTok is currently serving as an massive incubator for sunscreen misinformation. By analyzing nearly a thousand of the most-viewed videos on the subject, researchers discovered that falsehoods aren’t just present—they are actually performing better than the truth. It turns out that alarmist content is far more “shareable” than scientific consensus, creating a dangerous feedback loop…
