Meedan (Check)

Meedan is a global technology not-for-profit that develops open-source software and programmatic initiatives, primarily through its 'Check' platform. Check enables organizations to efficiently collect, analyze, and verify digital media content from community members on a large scale. It leverages AI, machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing to detect and respond to misinformation across various messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, LINE, and Viber. The platform supports journalists, fact-checkers, human rights investigators, and civic groups in collaborative verification workflows, offering tools for content analysis, automated responses, and trend identification to foster healthier information ecosystems.