Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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The recent tragedy surrounding the murder of 19-year-old college student Nurfisya Zulkifly in Ketereh has sent shockwaves through the community, not just because of the gruesome nature of the crime—she was found with a staggering 61 stab wounds—but also due to the swirling rumors and misinformation that have accompanied the…
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The recent Senedd election in Wales was more than just a typical political shift; it was a seismic event, a “political earthquake” as Yuliia Bond describes it. For the first time in over a century, Welsh Labour lost its grip on power, with Plaid Cymru surging to 43 seats and Reform UK making an astonishing leap to 34. This dramatic change, as Bond, a Ukrainian refugee living in Wales, acutely observes, isn’t just about party politics; it’s a symptom of a deeper societal transformation, accelerated by the insidious spread of disinformation and emotional manipulation online. Having witnessed similar dynamics in…
The Durham Energy Institute’s Advisory Board recently received a stark and urgent warning: a growing wave of climate and energy misinformation is threatening the UK’s journey towards net zero. This isn’t just about a few mistaken ideas; it’s a deeply concerning trend that’s making it harder for people to trust reliable information and is actively being used to undermine crucial efforts to tackle climate change. Imagine trying to build a really important structure, like a bridge, but constantly having people spread rumors that the materials are faulty or the engineers are incompetent. That’s essentially what climate misinformation is doing to…
