Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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South Africa Rejects Misinformation Amidst Land Reform Debate Sparked by Trump, Musk Johannesburg, South Africa – A heated exchange involving former US President Donald Trump, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and tech mogul Elon Musk has ignited a renewed debate over South Africa’s land reform policies. The controversy erupted following…
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The Algorithmic Distortion of Clean Energy Information: How AI Fuels Misinformation and Undermines Climate Action The digital age, characterized by the ubiquity of social media and the rise of artificial intelligence, has unfortunately fostered a fertile ground for the proliferation of misinformation, including distortions about clean energy. Facebook groups, online influencers, and forums dedicated to spreading false and misleading narratives about renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power are increasingly prevalent. This orchestrated campaign of disinformation, amplified by the intricacies of AI algorithms, poses a significant threat to the advancement of clean energy and the fight against climate…
TikTok’s Tumultuous Journey: From Ban Threat to Sovereign Wealth Fund Acquisition The popular video-sharing app TikTok has faced a rollercoaster of legal and political challenges in recent weeks, culminating in a potential acquisition by a newly proposed sovereign wealth fund. Just weeks ago, the app narrowly avoided a nationwide ban in the United States, a ban that had loomed since a 2024 Congressional law mandated TikTok’s parent company to divest its stakes or face expulsion from the U.S. market. The app’s fate took another turn after President Trump, who had initially attempted to ban TikTok during his first term, signed…
