Thrilled to share that Otus by Golden Owl® is now live, and I'm leading it as Director. A governed intelligence marketplace built on anonymity, trust, and accountable expertise. Experts and clients welcome! Questions? [email protected]

Coming soon....

We often hear that AI is failing at fact-checking, but rarely ask why. In my latest publication, I explain why people are attempting to replace fact-checkers with AI, why this approach fails, and how we can move forward. fathomjournal.org/ai-and-fact-...

Happy to share that I am coming to London! If you’re around between December 1st and 5th, feel free to reach out. [email protected]

Update! These past few weeks I’ve been setting up my next venture: working independently as an OSINT analyst and media literacy lecturer. If you or your organization are looking for support in OSINT, media literacy, or verification, I’d be happy to connect: [email protected]

A fellow researcher couldn’t bring themselves to watch a graphic video—and asked me to verify it. I did, but does that have a cost? This piece explores the toll the work takes and what it means when violence becomes just another scroll. www.linkedin.com/posts/talhag...

Deepfakes are getting more believable. It won't be long until it'll require more than basic media comprehension to debunk them.

Not sure if you can trust the news reports, images, or videos you see online? Want to fact-check on your own instead of relying on others? This is for you! Join me for a free online lecture on April 21st, 2025, at 19:00 (UTC+3) – in English. Link to register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

It's been quite something to see the trend with the AI Studio Ghibli art style, which began with images iconic memes to using photos of dead children.

Not sure if you can trust the news reports, images, or videos you see online? Want to fact-check on your own instead of relying on others? Join me for a free online lecture on March 19, 2025, at 17:00 GMT – in English. Limited spots available – Register now: lnkd.in/dWzUcUMN

Not sure if you can trust the news reports, images, or videos you see online? Want to fact-check on your own instead of relying on others? Join me for a free online lecture on March 19, 2025, at 17:00 GMT – in English. Limited spots available – Register now: lnkd.in/dWzUcUMN

*Sudden influx from X/Twitter to BlueSky commences*

If you know of an exhibit, museum, or academic researcher seeking historical documents, I’d be happy to loan pieces from my collection, which focuses on early Zionism (pre-Israel), Palestinian Nationalism, IDF fought wars, and Mandatory Palestine.

AI is getting better - but it's still visible.

AI is getting better - but it's still visible.

Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of representing @fakereporter.bsky.social at Limmud 2024, where I discussed the critical challenges we face daily—from managing the spread of fake news during crises to understanding the severe repercussions of misinformation that we share and spread online.

Heading to the UK to give three lectures and lead a panel discussion, covering topics I’ve explored here extensively: the dangers of fake news, how to identify it, and the psychological warfare tactics behind it. See you there!

This sounds serious, right? That a "Trump Insider" told the Daily Mail that drones spotted in NJ are part of a government project called “Blue Beam”—a conspiracy claiming the government will fake an alien invasion to enforce a global totalitarian regime. Only issue? They didn’t.

This sounds serious, right? That a "Trump Insider" told the Daily Mail that drones spotted in NJ are part of a government project called “Blue Beam”—a conspiracy claiming the government will fake an alien invasion to enforce a global totalitarian regime. Only issue? They didn’t.

Less than a week to go until I have the privilege of hosting a panel and delivering three lectures on topics we at @fakereporter.bsky.social have explored over the past year at the 2024 Limmud Festival. If you’re attending - Reach out! Sneak peek of the title slides in the replies:

Looking for really convincing examples of deepfakes....🙏

Exactly 1 month away from having the opportunity to lead a panel and present 3 lectures at Limmud - An amazing opportunity. 😄

This has been a real issue with X - As I always include sources with links in my analysis/debunk posts.

Munition Experts Wanted! I found this piece roughly 10 years ago, and have always wondered what it belonged to. I assume it was a part of some type of artillery shell? It was found in a forest next to Karmiel in northern Israel - Any insight is greatly appreciated!

Other than analyzing reports, images, and videos posted on this platform for mis/disinformation - What else could I post that could be unique to this platform? Ideas are welcomed :)

I am excited to share that, as a representative of FakeReporter, I’ll be leading 4 sessions at the 2024 Limmud Festival in the UK this December. Topics will include media literacy, the spread of fake news during a crisis, and how disinformation fuels chaos and violence.

Hello Bluesky! As this platform ramps up in usage, I'll also scan reports, images, and videos here for false or misleading statements to ensure people are as accurately informed as possible. If you know of any researchers or analysts in the Mis/Disinformation space who have moved here-@ them below!