Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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The challenge of curbing disinformation in our modern digital landscape is far more complex than simply correcting false statements; it is deeply woven into the structural, economic, and social fabric of the internet. As Nakayama points out, one of the primary roadblocks is the wall built around data by major…
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The 2026 Armenian parliamentary elections served as a critical stress test for the nation’s democracy, moving beyond traditional political rivalry into the realm of high-stakes information warfare. While international observers from the OSCE and the Council of Europe confirmed that the electorate was presented with a genuine choice and that the technical administration of the vote was professional, the environment was severely compromised. External actors—primarily Russian-linked influence networks—waged an unprecedented campaign of digital destabilization, utilizing everything from AI-generated deepfakes to sophisticated bot farms to manipulate public perception and sow discord throughout the campaign period. The disinformation campaign was not merely…
The rapid expansion of the digital age has brought the wonders of the cosmos to our fingertips, but it has ushered in an era where misinformation travels with dangerous velocity. Research led by the University of New Mexico’s Professor Mark Boslough highlights a critically overlooked threat: the distortion of planetary defense science. While the public is naturally fascinated by asteroids and comets, this intense interest makes the field a prime target for sensationalism and viral falsehoods. When the high-stakes reality of protecting Earth from potential impacts is buried under a mountain of clickbait and dubious theories, our collective ability to…
