Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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The Shadow Play: Foreign Hands in Alberta’s Future Imagine you’re walking along a well-trodden path, and suddenly, rumors start swirling, whispers suggesting you should take a different route, maybe even split off entirely. You hear these whispers from unexpected sources, sometimes even from strangers who seem to have a hidden…
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It’s truly a complex world we live in, isn’t it? Everyday, we’re bombarded with information, and figuring out what’s true and what’s not, especially when it comes to big, important topics like sustainable energy, feels like a constant battle. This is where something like renewable energy, like wind farms, enters the conversation. We want to do good for the planet, but then rumors and false information start flying around, making people doubt whether these solutions are actually good ideas. And with new technologies like Generative AI, or GenAI, becoming everyone’s go-to for answers, there’s a real concern: could these super-smart…
When AI Goes Wrong: Ashley MacIsaac’s Fight for Truth Imagine waking up to discover that a powerful, widely used system has taken your identity, twisted it beyond recognition, and smeared your good name with heinous accusations. This isn’t a dystopian novel; it’s the very real nightmare Canadian fiddler Ashley MacIsaac is living through, a nightmare initiated by Google’s increasingly ubiquitous AI Overviews. MacIsaac, a Juno Award-winning musician known for his vibrant and often rebellious talent, found himself caught in the crosshairs of an artificial intelligence that falsely branded him a convicted sex offender. This isn’t just about a bad search…
