5 years ago

UK Startup Logically Raises €2.7 Million to Combat Fake News Ahead of US Election

  • Logically, a UK-based startup that uses AI to combat fake news, raised €2.7 million in July to expand its operations ahead of the US presidential election

  • The company, based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, has seen a surge in demand for its services as misinformation has become increasingly prevalent online

  • Logically's CEO, Al Baker, says that the company is working to combat misinformation on social media platforms like WhatsApp, where he believes a significant amount of false information is shared

  • The company also fact-checked the US presidential debates and has been downloaded over 100,000 times.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "People are increasingly consuming misinformation online and it is hard to tell what is real and what is fake."

      Solution

      "Logically is a fact-checking platform that uses AI and human experts to analyze online information and determine its accuracy. This helps users make informed decisions about the information they are consuming."

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