Protecting Truth in the Digital Age

We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.

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The quiet district of Pathanamthitta in Kerala has been thrust into a disturbing spotlight following allegations of grave police misconduct and a deeply flawed investigation into a fabricated sexual assault case. The trouble began when Koodal police registered an FIR under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, acting on the testimony of a 13-year-old girl who accused ten individuals—including six of her own minor classmates—of systemic abuse. The gravity of the charges sent shockwaves through the community, leading to the swift detention and questioning of several young boys and a 20-year-old man. However, the narrative quickly unraveled…

As South Africa gears up for its most fiercely contested local government elections since the dawn of democracy, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has initiated a vital effort to safeguard the digital landscape. With the November 4 elections fast approaching, electoral authorities have introduced draft regulations aimed at curbing the rising tide of digital deceit. As global democracy faces new threats from synthetic media, deepfakes, and coordinated disinformation campaigns, the IEC is moving to ensure that the rapid evolution of technology does not dismantle the public’s trust in the polling process. By proposing these updated standards, the commission…

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