Olas Protocol
@olasprotocol.bsky.social
An open protocol for sharing, interrogating and aggregating trustworthy information.
Join our forum and be part of building a decentralized future for journalism and knowledge sharing. Let’s shape it together: https://forum.olas.info
Join our forum and be part of building a decentralized future for journalism and knowledge sharing. Let’s shape it together: https://forum.olas.info
We believe that fact-checking shouldn’t feel like a losing battle. We’re building a space where independent voices can challenge misinformation with transparency.
If you're into this, check out the forum, we’re discussing exactly this problem.
If you're into this, check out the forum, we’re discussing exactly this problem.
February 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
We believe that fact-checking shouldn’t feel like a losing battle. We’re building a space where independent voices can challenge misinformation with transparency.
If you're into this, check out the forum, we’re discussing exactly this problem.
If you're into this, check out the forum, we’re discussing exactly this problem.
Point 12 hits home. Fact-checking and media literacy are essential defenses against disinformation.
That’s exactly why we’re working on decentralized tools to empower independent journalists. If you're interested, we’re building something over at Olas.
That’s exactly why we’re working on decentralized tools to empower independent journalists. If you're interested, we’re building something over at Olas.
February 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Point 12 hits home. Fact-checking and media literacy are essential defenses against disinformation.
That’s exactly why we’re working on decentralized tools to empower independent journalists. If you're interested, we’re building something over at Olas.
That’s exactly why we’re working on decentralized tools to empower independent journalists. If you're interested, we’re building something over at Olas.
We would love to hear: What do you think is the biggest roadblock to press freedom today-physical threats, legal battles, or the silent suppression of stories online?
February 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We would love to hear: What do you think is the biggest roadblock to press freedom today-physical threats, legal battles, or the silent suppression of stories online?
At Olas, we're working on decentralized tools that protect investigative journalism by ensuring stories can be published freely-without gatekeepers deciding who gets heard.
February 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
At Olas, we're working on decentralized tools that protect investigative journalism by ensuring stories can be published freely-without gatekeepers deciding who gets heard.
Chilling numbers. 1548 attacks on journalists in a single year is a clear sign that press freedom is under siege.
One big issue? Censorship doesn’t just happen through direct threats-it happens when critical voices get drowned out, shadowbanned, or silenced online.
One big issue? Censorship doesn’t just happen through direct threats-it happens when critical voices get drowned out, shadowbanned, or silenced online.
February 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Chilling numbers. 1548 attacks on journalists in a single year is a clear sign that press freedom is under siege.
One big issue? Censorship doesn’t just happen through direct threats-it happens when critical voices get drowned out, shadowbanned, or silenced online.
One big issue? Censorship doesn’t just happen through direct threats-it happens when critical voices get drowned out, shadowbanned, or silenced online.
And that’s exactly what we’re tackling at Olas. Instead of letting opaque AI models dictate “truth,” we’re building a decentralized framework where people can actually trace and verify sources in real-time.
What do you think AI can ever fact-check itself, or is that just wishful thinking?
What do you think AI can ever fact-check itself, or is that just wishful thinking?
February 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
And that’s exactly what we’re tackling at Olas. Instead of letting opaque AI models dictate “truth,” we’re building a decentralized framework where people can actually trace and verify sources in real-time.
What do you think AI can ever fact-check itself, or is that just wishful thinking?
What do you think AI can ever fact-check itself, or is that just wishful thinking?
This BBC study really lays out the problem: AI regurgitates whatever the internet feeds it, and misinformation spreads like wildfire.
One of the biggest issues? No transparency in how AI sources information-people just assume it’s correct.
One of the biggest issues? No transparency in how AI sources information-people just assume it’s correct.
February 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This BBC study really lays out the problem: AI regurgitates whatever the internet feeds it, and misinformation spreads like wildfire.
One of the biggest issues? No transparency in how AI sources information-people just assume it’s correct.
One of the biggest issues? No transparency in how AI sources information-people just assume it’s correct.
It's like the internet runs on ‘likes’ and not ‘logic.’ Maybe we need better ways to verify info before it even spreads. Have you looked into decentralized trust layers?
Could be a game changer. 👀
Could be a game changer. 👀
February 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
It's like the internet runs on ‘likes’ and not ‘logic.’ Maybe we need better ways to verify info before it even spreads. Have you looked into decentralized trust layers?
Could be a game changer. 👀
Could be a game changer. 👀
That’s why we’re building Olas-a decentralized space where independent fact-checking isn’t buried, and people aren’t forced to rely on centralized gatekeepers. Curious to hear what solutions you think could work?
February 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
That’s why we’re building Olas-a decentralized space where independent fact-checking isn’t buried, and people aren’t forced to rely on centralized gatekeepers. Curious to hear what solutions you think could work?
This research really captures how misinformation isn’t just a byproduct of politics-it’s baked into the system. One big challenge: Even when people try to correct it, the algorithm works against them.
February 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This research really captures how misinformation isn’t just a byproduct of politics-it’s baked into the system. One big challenge: Even when people try to correct it, the algorithm works against them.
🔹Unlimited innovation
🔹Growth in social commerce
🔹Expanding global influence in tech
🔮China’s advancements are offering a peek into the future for us all. The creator economy is not just a trend—it’s a reality, and more people should embrace it. 4/4
🔹Growth in social commerce
🔹Expanding global influence in tech
🔮China’s advancements are offering a peek into the future for us all. The creator economy is not just a trend—it’s a reality, and more people should embrace it. 4/4
February 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
🔹Unlimited innovation
🔹Growth in social commerce
🔹Expanding global influence in tech
🔮China’s advancements are offering a peek into the future for us all. The creator economy is not just a trend—it’s a reality, and more people should embrace it. 4/4
🔹Growth in social commerce
🔹Expanding global influence in tech
🔮China’s advancements are offering a peek into the future for us all. The creator economy is not just a trend—it’s a reality, and more people should embrace it. 4/4
While the U.S. has long been the leader in tech innovation, recent events have made people question digital freedom and the opportunities available to people.
Meanwhile, China is surging ahead. 💡3/4
Meanwhile, China is surging ahead. 💡3/4
February 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
While the U.S. has long been the leader in tech innovation, recent events have made people question digital freedom and the opportunities available to people.
Meanwhile, China is surging ahead. 💡3/4
Meanwhile, China is surging ahead. 💡3/4
Recent developments, such as the TikTok ban and the explosive growth of the creator economy in China, are signs of a significant shift. The U.S. and China are clearly in a race for technological dominance.
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February 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Recent developments, such as the TikTok ban and the explosive growth of the creator economy in China, are signs of a significant shift. The U.S. and China are clearly in a race for technological dominance.
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Few journalists dared to go as far as Bly did-her work reshaped investigative reporting. Imagine tackling today’s challenges with that same fearless approach.
What do you think keeps that spirit alive in modern journalism?
What do you think keeps that spirit alive in modern journalism?
February 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Few journalists dared to go as far as Bly did-her work reshaped investigative reporting. Imagine tackling today’s challenges with that same fearless approach.
What do you think keeps that spirit alive in modern journalism?
What do you think keeps that spirit alive in modern journalism?
and quite the battle we have with misinformation... and context.
While we’re not a social media platform, we’re building a space where trustworthy info can be verified and accessed without noise or bias. Would love to hear your thoughts on what we’re building, always open to feedback!
While we’re not a social media platform, we’re building a space where trustworthy info can be verified and accessed without noise or bias. Would love to hear your thoughts on what we’re building, always open to feedback!
February 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
and quite the battle we have with misinformation... and context.
While we’re not a social media platform, we’re building a space where trustworthy info can be verified and accessed without noise or bias. Would love to hear your thoughts on what we’re building, always open to feedback!
While we’re not a social media platform, we’re building a space where trustworthy info can be verified and accessed without noise or bias. Would love to hear your thoughts on what we’re building, always open to feedback!
Solid tips on handling misinformation.
Crazy how research can take on a life of its own once it hits the internet. We’re working on decentralized fact-checking to help keep narratives accurate.
Would love to see how something like this could support researchers like Julia!
Crazy how research can take on a life of its own once it hits the internet. We’re working on decentralized fact-checking to help keep narratives accurate.
Would love to see how something like this could support researchers like Julia!
February 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Solid tips on handling misinformation.
Crazy how research can take on a life of its own once it hits the internet. We’re working on decentralized fact-checking to help keep narratives accurate.
Would love to see how something like this could support researchers like Julia!
Crazy how research can take on a life of its own once it hits the internet. We’re working on decentralized fact-checking to help keep narratives accurate.
Would love to see how something like this could support researchers like Julia!
Who has time to go down the rabbit hole every time they read the news just to make sure the facts are actually true and not missing key context?
We’re building a space where you can trust that what you see is accurate and fact-checked, no hidden agenda
Staying informed shouldn’t be a full-time job
We’re building a space where you can trust that what you see is accurate and fact-checked, no hidden agenda
Staying informed shouldn’t be a full-time job
February 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Who has time to go down the rabbit hole every time they read the news just to make sure the facts are actually true and not missing key context?
We’re building a space where you can trust that what you see is accurate and fact-checked, no hidden agenda
Staying informed shouldn’t be a full-time job
We’re building a space where you can trust that what you see is accurate and fact-checked, no hidden agenda
Staying informed shouldn’t be a full-time job
Idealistic? Maybe. But necessary? Absolutely.
Changing norms takes time, but what if we could crowdsource that shift faster-fact-checking powered by communities instead of gatekeepers?
Changing norms takes time, but what if we could crowdsource that shift faster-fact-checking powered by communities instead of gatekeepers?
February 4, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Idealistic? Maybe. But necessary? Absolutely.
Changing norms takes time, but what if we could crowdsource that shift faster-fact-checking powered by communities instead of gatekeepers?
Changing norms takes time, but what if we could crowdsource that shift faster-fact-checking powered by communities instead of gatekeepers?
You're onto something. The cycle of rage-bait and clickbait in gaming news makes it impossible to trust anything at face value. What if there was a way to decentralize fact-checking and restore actual credibility in reporting?
February 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
You're onto something. The cycle of rage-bait and clickbait in gaming news makes it impossible to trust anything at face value. What if there was a way to decentralize fact-checking and restore actual credibility in reporting?
Solid breakdown! AI can help analyze narratives, but the challenge is ensuring its neutrality. Who gets to decide what’s "disinformation"?
Decentralized fact-checking might be a solution to prevent bias in AI-driven moderation.
Decentralized fact-checking might be a solution to prevent bias in AI-driven moderation.
February 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Solid breakdown! AI can help analyze narratives, but the challenge is ensuring its neutrality. Who gets to decide what’s "disinformation"?
Decentralized fact-checking might be a solution to prevent bias in AI-driven moderation.
Decentralized fact-checking might be a solution to prevent bias in AI-driven moderation.
Love this take. The challenge is scaling fact-checking without it turning into centralized control or groupthink. How do you think we avoid that?
February 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Love this take. The challenge is scaling fact-checking without it turning into centralized control or groupthink. How do you think we avoid that?
What if, instead, you had the power to choose? What if your feed actually showed you what you want to see, not what an algorithm thinks will keep you scrolling? 🤔
February 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
What if, instead, you had the power to choose? What if your feed actually showed you what you want to see, not what an algorithm thinks will keep you scrolling? 🤔