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.
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September 2025
When Truth Is Targeted: The Killing of Journalists and the Erasure of Memory in Palestine
More than 190 journalists and media workers have been killed in the Israel-Gaza war from 2023-2025. WITNESS’ work is grounded in the belief that documentation is essential for exposing human rights abuses and advancing justice – and the targeting of journalists is a stark reminder of what is at stake.
July 2025
The European Union’s GPAI Code of Practice: Progress Made, But the Real Test Lies Ahead
The European Commission has published the final General Purpose AI Code of Practice – and WITNESS emphasizes that it must promote transparency, support AI detection and content authenticity, and safeguard rights while preserving the integrity of the information environment.
July 2025
New Global Benchmark Sets Standard for Truly Effective AI Detection in the Age of Deepfakes
WITNESS launched the Truly Innovative and Effective AI Detection (TRIED) Benchmark, a groundbreaking framework to evaluate and improve AI detection tools amid the rising threat of generative AI and deceptive synthetic media.