Protecting Truth in the Digital Age
We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.
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The internet was supposed to be the great equalizer—a place where anyone could share ideas, learn new things, and connect with people across the world. But over the past decade, that promise has become tangled with a darker reality: the rapid spread of misinformation and disinformation. False health advice, manipulated…
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It’s Friday morning, and for Newcastle United supporters, the build-up to Saturday’s trip to Fulham has arrived with more frustration than optimism. The news cycle is once again dominated by absence and uncertainty, with the club confirming that Joelinton will miss the match after coming off injured in Monday’s painful home defeat to Everton. That loss, a 1-0 reverse at St James’ Park that ended with boos ringing around the stadium, has left a sour taste in the mouth. It was not just the result that stung, but the manner of it, and now the squad must dust themselves down…
On any given day, scrolling through Facebook, X, or any other social platform can feel like stepping into a crowded room where everyone is shouting at once. Some voices are measured and thoughtful, some are speculative, and a few are simply wrong. In Sioux Falls, that digital noise has become more than an annoyance. It has become a source of real frustration for law enforcement, especially for Police Chief Jon Thum, who has watched false narratives take hold in the wake of serious incidents. Thum’s frustration is not abstract; it is grounded in specific moments when misinformation spread so quickly…
