In an AI-shaped world, when truth is under attack, how can those documenting human rights violations be heard and trusted?
That’s where WITNESS comes in.
We are a global organization that helps people everywhere harness the power of video and technology to defend human rights.
Through training, practical guidance, and smart advocacy, WITNESS works to fortify the truth – so that real evidence of human rights violations can’t be ignored, discredited, or faked.
The EU GPAI Code of Practice: Progress Made, But the Real Test Lies Ahead
The European Commission published the final version of the General Purpose AI Code of Practice on July 10th. The code, which providers of GPAI models will be signing on a voluntary basis, is responsible for establishing measures that providers can follow in order to achieve higher compliance with the AI Act’s rules for GPAI. While the AI Act rules will enter into application on August 2nd, 2025, the Commission has also established a 2 year grace period for models that are already on the market. At WITNESS, our priority has been to ensure the Code of Practice upholds transparency in a way that facilitates AI detection and content authenticity, preserves the information environment, and includes robust rights protections.
New Global Benchmark Sets Standard for Truly Effective AI Detection in the Age of Deepfakes
WITNESS launches TRIED Benchmark to promote the development of AI detection tools that support the preservation of truth and authenticity in the era of evolving synthetic media.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION EFFORTS IN PALESTINE AND THE MIDDLE EAST
WITNESS is developing new guidance focused on documenting the aftermath of airstrikes in conflict zones and the harm they inflict on civilian infrastructure and lives. You can now explore the first section of this guidance, which covers documenting blast sites, structural damage, and munitions.