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AI-CODE · Project

AI-Powered Disinformation Detection and Trust Verification Services for Media Professionals

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Imagine a digital filter that can spot fake news and manipulated videos even in the newest virtual worlds and decentralized apps. It's like a high-tech coach for journalists, teaching them how to use AI without accidentally spreading lies. The goal is to make sure the news we read online is actually true and comes from a reliable source.

By the numbers
6
AI-based services developed
16
Consortium partners
8
Countries involved
The business problem

What needed solving

Media professionals lack the tools and knowledge to detect sophisticated AI-generated disinformation in emerging decentralized and immersive digital environments.

The solution

What was built

A suite of 6 services including a disinformation detection tool for next-gen social media, a credibility assessment service, and a personal AI companion for coaching media professionals.

Audience

Who needs this

Digital newsroomsFact-checking organizationsSocial media platform moderatorsGovernment communication departmentsAI ethics auditors
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Journalism & Publishing
any
Target: Digital News Agency

If you are a digital news agency dealing with AI-generated fake stories — this project developed disinformation detection services that identify content forging and tampering. This ensures your reporting remains credible and trustworthy.

Social Media
mid-size
Target: Decentralized Platform Provider

If you are a platform provider dealing with the rise of fediverses and metaverses — this project developed trustability and credibility assessment services. This helps you maintain a healthy environment by flagging unreliable sources.

Corporate Communications
SME
Target: PR and Brand Protection Firm

If you are a PR firm dealing with sophisticated corporate impersonation — this project developed transparency services for AI-model cards. This allows you to verify the origin and reliability of digital content.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for these AI services?

Based on available project data, pricing information is not provided as this is an EU-funded research project.

Can these tools be deployed at an industrial scale?

The project is developing a set of 6 services designed for the media sector, including prototypes for disinformation detection and credibility assessment, suggesting a path toward industrial application.

How is the IP and licensing handled for the prototypes?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, though the project involves 16 partners including 6 industry entities.

How do these services integrate with existing social media?

The services are specifically designed for next-generation environments, including federated platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky, as well as immersive virtual environments.

What is the timeline for the availability of these tools?

The project period runs from 2023-12-01 to 2026-11-30, with deliverables currently in the prototype and initial version stages.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is well-balanced for technology transfer, featuring 16 partners with a 38% industry ratio (6 companies). The presence of 4 SMEs and 6 research organizations suggests a strong pipeline from academic discovery to commercial application, coordinated by an Italian SME (DS TECH SRL).

How to reach the team

Contact DS TECH SRL in Italy for partnership opportunities.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing for AI-driven disinformation detection.