Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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The fluorescent lights of York College’s conference hall hummed softly over the gathered crowd, a mix of students, retirees, and local residents who had set aside their Tuesday evening to confront something that has been gnawing at the very fabric of their community. The panel before them, a bipartisan group…
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Nicole Paley, chief executive of UK Pet Food, has a job that sounds simple on paper: represent the manufacturers who make food for Britain’s beloved dogs and cats. But in practice, she has become an archaeologist of anxiety, digging through layers of online content to understand why so many pet owners are confused, worried and often angry about the food they serve their companions. The anger rarely comes from hatred. It comes from love. People love their pets fiercely, and the internet knows exactly how to exploit that love. A single Facebook post claiming that a popular brand of kibble…
Democracy in the Digital Age: How South Africa Is Fighting the Battle Against Election Disinformation In an era where information travels at the speed of light and falsehoods can spread faster than the truth, the integrity of democratic processes has never faced greater challenges. South Africa’s Electoral Commission (IEC) understands this reality all too well as it prepares for next month’s crucial municipal elections. In a bold and unprecedented move, the commission has joined forces with some of the world’s most powerful technology companies—Google, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok—alongside the non-profit organisation Moxii Africa, to create a formidable defensive line against…
