Sophie Perryer - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

I'm a Deputy Editor at Logically Facts, leading a team of writers across Europe and specialising in verification and global affairs. Previously, I was a Senior Editor at Factal, orchestrating live coverage of breaking news and long-running events including conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and military coups across West Africa. I've covered two U.S. presidential elections, two U.K. general elections and French parliamentary and presidential elections, as I speak fluent French.

Content

Total articles 13

• "Birth comb" hack to alleviate pain during labor is unsubstantiated

  By Sophie Perryer

  May. 03, 2024

• Top 5 financial transgressions committed by the Vatican

  By Sophie Perryer

  Sep. 27, 2020

• Tourists are having a bad trip on counterfeit ayahuasca

  By Sophie Perryer

  Sep. 11, 2019

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Company Info

Logically Facts

Logically Facts is an independent subsidiary of the UK-based technology company Logically, based in Ireland. Founded in 2017 by Lyric Jain, the company focuses on combating online misinformation and disinformation through fact-checking and AI-driven analysis. It operates under the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) Code of Principles and has been a verified signatory since 2020. The company provides fact-checking services in multiple languages and plans to expand further. It utilizes proprietary AI tools to detect and analyze disinformation, supporting human fact-checkers in their efforts. Logically Facts collaborates with various partners, including Meta and TikTok, to flag or remove false content. It also works with governments in the UK, US, and India on disinformation analysis, particularly related to public health and election integrity. With a global team of over 100 staff, Logically Facts is dedicated to making accurate information accessible and actionable to reduce the societal impact of misinformation.