Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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For years, the public has pressured social media giants to crack down on misinformation, operating under the widespread assumption that if we simply starve these digital echo chambers of false content, political polarization will naturally recede and public trust will be restored. However, a landmark study led by UC Berkeley…
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The world of heavy metal often projects an image of invincibility, where frontmen like Dez Fafara—the powerhouse voice behind Coal Chamber and DevilDriver—are seen as titans of endurance. However, Dez recently stepped out from behind that curtain to share a deeply personal health struggle, reminding his fans that even the most resilient among us are human. After a medical scare in August 2024 sparked rumors about his wellbeing, the internet did what it so often does: it spun a narrative of tragedy, falsely claiming he was battling a brain tumor. In a moment of absolute clarity and characteristic boldness, Dez…
The U.S. State Department is currently advancing a new policy proposal that aims to tighten the enforcement of rules governing foreign visitors enrolled in educational and cultural exchange programs. At its core, the proposed rule mandates that program sponsors must immediately terminate the participation of any individual found to have lied on their application or provided fraudulent documentation either during the initial visa process or throughout their stay in the country. By formalizing this requirement, the government intends to create a much clearer, more rigid standard of conduct for the thousands of international students, scholars, and interns who participate in…
