Information Integrity

Trustworthy, verifiable and diverse news sources are essential to the function of a democracy. The continued broadening of our digital information space and advancements in AI, however, have expanded the speed and scale of disinformation, creating a need for new verification mechanisms. CNTI’s work delves into the threats of disinformation and explores ways to advance information integrity that safeguard an independent media and public expression.

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  • Editorial-style illustration of a woman working on a laptop with a large digital interface behind her, symbolizing online activity and safety. Small figures around the scene represent the broader public.

    Journalists & Online Abuse

    How can we better protect the press from online harassment and abuse?

  • Focus Group Insights #1: What Defines News, Journalism and Journalists

    Journalism faces shrinking budgets, staff cuts, and closures worldwide. Despite more digital outlets, quality reporting is declining, while many consumers increasingly avoid or limit their news exposure.

  • Addressing “Awful but Lawful” Content

    How do we address online content that is “awful but lawful”?

  • Protecting an Open Internet

    How can we discourage the development of ‘splinternets’ and encourage the protection of an open internet?

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    Addressing Disinformation

    How can we ensure that mechanisms to stem disinformation aren’t used to restrict press independence or free speech?

  • M20 Summit on media freedom, AI, information integrity amongst others

    SABC News Anchor Unathi Batyashe speaks to CNTI Executive Director Amy Mitchell on the sidelines of the M20 Summit in South Africa.

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    The Rise of Artificial History

    Tools that allow policymakers, researchers, and users to verify the context and history of digital media (such as the C2PA standards) are crucial and should be tested at scale.

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    The Imperative of Collective Action Against the Threat of Deepfakes

    The general public is exposed to a barrage of synthetic content on social media, but journalists – who are expected to provide clarity and weed out falsehoods – also lack the tools necessary to keep up with the people creating…

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    ‘Fake news’ legislation risks doing more harm than good amid a record number of elections in 2024

    We found there are few protections for fact-based news or journalistic independence in the legislation we examined. Loosely defined laws pertaining to “fake news” could be used by governments to crack down on an independent press.

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    Synthetic Media & Deepfakes

    How do we protect societies from synthetic media and “deepfakes”?

  • Most “Fake News” Legislation Risks Doing More Harm Than Good Amid a Record Number of Elections in 2024

    In 2024, 50 countries face elections, including the U.S., India, and Mexico, amid rising disinformation and urgent need for trustworthy, fact-based news.

  • Enhancing Algorithmic Transparency

    How can public policy enhance algorithmic transparency and accountability while protecting against political or commercial manipulation?