Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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A Geopolitical Quake: Misinformation and the 2024 Iran Earthquake On October 5, 2024, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Semnan, Iran, a region known for its seismic activity due to the convergence of the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates. While a relatively common occurrence, this particular earthquake became the epicenter…
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Aaradhya Bachchan Takes Legal Action Against Google Over Misinformation Mumbai, India – In a landmark case that underscores the growing concern over online misinformation and its impact on individuals, Aaradhya Bachchan, the 12-year-old daughter of Bollywood power couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, has filed a lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit alleges that Google allowed the dissemination of false and defamatory content about Aaradhya’s health, causing significant emotional distress to the young girl and her family. The lawsuit, filed in the Bombay High Court, centers around videos circulating on YouTube, a platform owned by Google, that falsely claimed Aaradhya…
Crowdfunding the Truth: Innovative Approaches to Combat Disinformation In today’s digital landscape, disinformation spreads like wildfire, jeopardizing trust in institutions and threatening democratic processes. Traditional methods of fact-checking and debunking often struggle to keep pace. However, innovative approaches leveraging the power of crowdfunding are emerging as potential game-changers in the fight against fake news. By directly involving the public in funding investigative journalism and media literacy initiatives, crowdfunding offers a promising path towards a more informed and resilient society. This article explores how these new models are disrupting the disinformation ecosystem and empowering citizens to reclaim the truth. Leveraging the…
