Standing Up to the Noise: How iVerify Armenia is Empowering Citizens Against Disinformation In today’s interconnected world, where information travels at the speed of light, it’s increasingly difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. Disinformation, often masquerading as legitimate news, has become a pervasive threat, undermining public trust and, in its most insidious forms, even jeopardizing democratic processes. This challenge is particularly acute in societies undergoing significant political transitions or facing critical elections, where the stakes are high and the potential for manipulation is magnified. Recognizing this pressing need for clarity and truth, the European Union, along with a consortium of…

The internet, with its rapid-fire sharing and instant reactions, has become a double-edged sword in our public discourse. While it can connect and inform, it also provides a fertile ground for misinformation to take root and spread, sometimes with alarming speed and destructive consequences. A stark and deeply troubling example of this played out recently with the case of Henry Nowak, a tragedy that was further exploited and distorted by political figures, most notably Robert Jenrick of Reform UK. His social media post regarding the killer’s sentence and the supposed legal reasoning behind it ignited a firestorm of outrage, largely…