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 report concerning vaccination rates in Liverpool and Knowsley serves as a sobering wake-up call for public health. With uptake for the MMR vaccine sitting at just 87% among five-year-olds—the lowest in the country outside of London—we are witnessing a dangerous erosion of the protection that previously kept deadly…
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In the digital age, the speed at which information travels is both a blessing and a curse. As we head into critical political cycles, the arrival of sophisticated artificial intelligence has made it easier than ever for bad actors to manipulate public opinion through deepfakes, automated bots, and algorithmic propaganda. Recognizing this, the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) has stepped up to the plate by launching “Semak Berita,” a dedicated initiative aimed at curbing the tide of AI-driven misinformation during the Johor elections. It represents a vital pivot for the media industry: moving from reactive fact-checking to a proactive, technologically savvy…
In recent days, a wave of unsettling rumors has been circulating across social media platforms, alleging that an unnamed pastor had been arrested for allegedly supplying arms and ammunition to kidnappers involved in the abduction of students and teachers in the Ori-ire local government area of Oyo State. These claims, which spread rapidly through Facebook and various online forums, painted a picture of betrayal and criminal conspiracy, drawing intense public scrutiny and sparking heated debates. However, the Oyo State Police Command has stepped forward to address these reports, explicitly labeling them as entirely false, misleading, and completely lacking in factual…
