Fighting Disinformation with Deep Tech AI | Lyric Jain (Logically)

"Even though conceptually there's a degree of product market fit, there are still very few people in the world who understand how to deal with misinformation and disinformation."

In this episode, Lyric Jain discusses the complexities of combating misinformation in the digital age. He emphasizes that while the need for solutions is evident, the expertise and understanding required to effectively address this challenge are still emerging.

Lyric Jain is the Founder and CEO of Logically, an AI-powered platform dedicated to analyzing information and assessing its credibility. Lyric is working with 3 of the largest democracies in the world and 3 of the largest platforms - Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok. Logically processes over 15 million pieces of content daily. Lyric holds a Master of Engineering from the University of Cambridge and has also studied at MIT and Harvard.

Key Insights from the Conversation:

• Logically's technology is used by major social media platforms and government agencies to detect and address misinformation.
• The company pivoted from a B2C consumer app to a B2B/B2G enterprise solution.
• Logically employs a combination of AI-driven analysis and human fact-checking.
• The episode explores the challenges of identifying and mitigating misinformation, including the rise of synthetic text and sophisticated disinformation campaigns.
• The discussion covers the complexities of platform regulation and the need for independent organizations in the information integrity space.

Chapters:

• 0:00:00 - Introduction to Lyric Jain and Logically
• 0:02:16 - Pivoting to a B2B/B2G Business Model
• 0:06:50 - The Challenges of the Consumer App
• 0:07:49 - The Maharashtra Election Pilot
• 0:12:33 - Scaling the Misinformation Solution
• 0:23:34 - Selling to Platforms and Governments
• 0:34:23 - Monetization and Business Model
• 0:39:55 - Key Use Cases: Public Health, Safety, Elections, National Security
• 0:45:37 - The Technology Behind Logically
• 0:51:36 - The Enterprise Opportunity: Conspiracy-Driven Threats
• 0:54:54 - Team Size, Growth, and Hiring
• 01:01:35 - The Future of Misinformation and Logically's Role

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