(Abu Dhabi, UAE, 29 May 2024) – A
milestone achievement in the fight against misinformation has been reached with
the unveiling of an unprecedented instant fact-checking tool. VGLNT, the first
real-time AI-powered fact checker that seamlessly integrates with your phone,
has launched its operations, reflecting the region’s commitment to addressing
the global fight against misinformation.
With the rise of social media and AI, misinformation has become a
billion-dollar problem, shaping public opinion and making it hard for users to
discern what is real, fake, or AI-generated. This groundbreaking AI tool will
empower customers to verify and validate what they consume online, helping them
uncover the truth behind what they encounter. With approximately 300 million
terabytes of data being spread online every day, deciphering what is true and
what is fake is harder than ever before.
A recent report by Strategy& Middle East and Google News
indicates a significant shift, with 68 percent of consumers in the Middle East
and North Africa now relying on social media as their primary news source, and
90 percent preferring mobile access. Another study from MIT showed false news
spreads six times faster than true news on social media platforms, signifying
the rapid escalation of misinformation shaping public discourse—from
influencing elections to impacting public health decisions. AI-generated
content and social media dominance, where habit-driven sharing prioritizes
engagement over accuracy, facilitate the rapid spread of false material.
“With the launch of VGLNT, we are stepping into a new era of
media accuracy,” said Mohammad Abu Sheikh, an Investor at VGLNT. “Our
tool empowers users to navigate the digital landscape with confidence, ensuring
the accuracy and reliability of the information they encounter.”
VGLNT’s instant fact-checking tool is an exclusive platform designed
with a user-centric approach, offering unparalleled ease of use and
accessibility. To gain access, users must sign up on the website
https://www.vglnt.ai and will be invited to join. Once accepted, users can
seamlessly integrate the app into their online experience. Leveraging
cutting-edge technology, like a VPN operating in the background, the tool
provides real-time validation and a validity ranking for content.
“By fostering a culture of fact-checking and critical
evaluation, VGLNT aims to drive positive change in the digital media
landscape,” added Mohammad Abu Sheikh. AI has become capable of creating
believable misrepresentations that can shape someone’s views and opinions. Deep
fakes can be so convincing that even experts find it challenging to identify
them. This has made the need for advanced fact-checking tools more critical
than ever.
For more information about VGLNT and its
instant fact-checking tool, please visit https://www.vglnt.ai
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