Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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In the aftermath of the recent White House Correspondents’ Dinner, an event typically filled with humor and camaraderie, a truly unsettling incident unfolded, leaving many shaken and prompting a wave of disturbing conspiracy theories. As guests gathered, the sound of gunshots pierced the air, abruptly halting the evening’s festivities and…
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It feels like the world is constantly buzzing with information, and lately, it’s gotten a bit overwhelming. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recently threw up a red flag, echoing what many of us have been feeling: misinformation is a serious problem, particularly on social media. We’re talking about crazy stuff like people believing the Earth is flat or that climate change is a made-up story. This isn’t just annoying; it can actually hurt us all, messing with public health and even the well-being of our planet. As the report warned, “The stakes in understanding the origins, spread,…
In October 2020, Nigeria was gripped by the EndSARS protests, a nationwide movement sparked by decades of police brutality, specifically targeting the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). While the protests initially gained momentum as a powerful expression of public anger and a call for police reform, they ultimately escalated into widespread chaos, marked by violence, looting, and tragic loss of life. In the aftermath, a familiar figure in Nigerian politics, Lai Mohammed, the then Minister of Information and Culture, emerged with a dominant narrative: fake news was the primary culprit behind the escalation of the EndSARS protests. This stance, echoed by…
