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.
Latest updates
March 2026
Meta Oversight Board Decision on AI-Generated Conflict Video Validates WITNESS’ Long-Standing Warnings, Now Meta Must Act
The Meta Oversight Board has published its decision on an AI-generated video during the June 2025 Israel-Iran conflict. The ruling confirms WITNESS’s warning that deceptive AI in conflict is a structural feature of today’s information environment.
February 2026
WITNESS Submits Public Comment to Meta Oversight Board on AI-Generated Sexual Exploitation
WITNESS has submitted a public comment to the Meta Oversight Board on non-consensual AI sexualized impersonation. This case exposes what happens when a platform is told to fix a problem, documents its refusal, and the predicted harm materializes.
February 2026
India’s Synthetic Media Rules Build Enforcement on the Wrong Foundation
India’s new synthetic media rules mark an important regulatory milestone. While improvements have been made, key gaps remain that could harm the communities the rules aim to protect. Our analysis outlines changes that could strengthen the rules and make them more effective.