AFP opens fact-checking offices in five new countries in Latin America: Chile, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru.

A leader in the fight against disinformation, AFP is strengthening its news verification services in Spanish -- the second most spoken language in the world -- via a new contract with Facebook.

A leader in the fight against disinformation, AFP is strengthening its news verification services in Spanish -- the second most spoken language in the world -- via a new contract with Facebook.

Tickets for the 2014 Peter Mackler Award ceremony are on sale now!

Come meet this year's winner, Asma Shirazi. A short ceremony will be followed by Q&A and a cocktail hour.

Come meet this year's winner, Asma Shirazi. A short ceremony will be followed by Q&A and a cocktail hour.
05/20/2025 14:18
Manufacture the Future: UAE Accelerates Industrial Growth with Record Jobs, Exports, and Global Market Access

The United Arab Emirates opened the fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates, its flagship industrial platform, signaling a bold leap forward in its ambition to become one of the world’s leading manufacturing and technology-driven economies. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250520378611/en/His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology (Photo: AETOSWire) Held under the theme “Advanc...

05/20/2025 14:27
New ESISC Report Exposes Systemic Failures in Wikipedia’s Governance and the Growing Risks of Disinformation

A groundbreaking report authored by Claude Moniquet and Genovefa Etienne at the European Strategic Intelligence and Security Center (ESISC) highlights significant concerns regarding Wikipedia’s role in the spread of unchecked information and its increasing vulnerability to manipulation. While the platform remains a key resource for global knowledge dissemination, its operational model – rooted in anonymous, crowd-sourced contributions with minimal oversight – poses substantial risks to individu...

05/15/2025 09:42
Omdia: Display Panel Makers Forecast 3- Point Drop in 2Q25 Fab Utilization Amid Weak LCD TV Panel Demand

The latest analysis from Omdia reveals that display panel makers are forecasting a 3-percentage point decline in fab utilization rates in Q2 2025, following a period of stability that began mid-Q4 2024. This planned reduction is driven by anticipated cuts in LCD TV panel orders from major TV brands. Chinese manufacturers are expected to scale back orders starting in May, after building inventory for the 618 mid-year sales promotion, while Korean TV brands are also expected to reduce procurement...