About the Project
Stop & Scan is more than an educational tool; it's a sensemaking framework designed for trust calibration. We empower users to slow down, engage their reasoning, and navigate the complex landscape of digital information with confidence.
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Why a framework, not just a detector?
In an era of rapidly evolving synthetic media, relying on detection tools alone is a losing game — but paired with human reasoning, those same tools become far more effective. Technologies change, while human psychology and manipulation patterns stay consistent.
Stop & Scan shifts the focus from “Is this real?” to “How is this trying to influence me?”. By teaching reasoning-based strategies, we provide a durable defense that outlasts any single algorithm — and makes the detection tools and provenance signals you do use more effective.
Reasoning-Based
Moves beyond binary 'true/false' to understanding context and intent.
Trust Calibration
Helping you decide how much weight to give to a specific piece of media.
Project Members
Saniat Sohrawardi (John)
Postdoc, DeFake Project Lead at Rochester Institute of Technology
Global Alignment
Our project is committed to fostering a more resilient and informed society, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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