Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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The Chernobyl disaster, occurring on April 26, 1986, stands as a stark testament to a catastrophic convergence of human error, systemic failures, and a profound disregard for truth. What began as a seemingly routine safety test at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, north of Kyiv, Ukraine, spiraled into an unimaginable…
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The digital world, for all its wonders and connections, also harbors shadows – the insidious creep of misinformation and disinformation. In the Philippines, this shadow has grown so long and dark that the government is now staring down one of the giants of the digital realm: Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. It’s a high-stakes standoff, not just for the Philippines, but for the very future of how we govern our online spaces. Imagine a city square, bustling with conversations, news, and connections. Now imagine a few individuals with megaphones, shouting lies, fabricating stories that incite fear, panic,…
The long-held belief that health misinformation was a fringe issue, confined to a small, easily identifiable group of individuals, has been shattered by a groundbreaking global survey. The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report on Trust and Health, which gathered insights from over 16,000 people across 16 countries, reveals a startling truth: a staggering seven out of ten people worldwide harbor at least one widely debunked health belief. This isn’t just about a few outliers; it’s a deeply ingrained problem touching a vast majority of the global population. Imagine sitting down with friends, family, or colleagues, and realizing that a…
