LONDON, UK – June 25, 2025 – PressHop.co.uk, the UK-based citizen journalism platform, has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered system designed to combat the rising threats of deepfakes and misinformation in real-time news reporting. This cutting-edge integration marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of grassroots journalism, empowering communities and safeguarding public trust.

As citizen journalism grows in relevance—especially amid the decline of traditional local media—so do the challenges associated with unverified content and AI-generated falsehoods. Studies show that four in ten UK adults regularly encounter misinformation or deepfake content online, yet only 30% feel confident in identifying it.

PressHop addresses this trust gap through a robust AI moderation framework that incorporates advanced detection technologies from Google AI and Amazon AI. These tools analyze submissions in real-time, detecting manipulated visuals, synthetic audio, metadata inconsistencies, and signs of misinformation while ensuring GDPR compliance and data privacy.

Rather than developing proprietary technology, PressHop leverages existing, trusted AI systems to verify user-generated content swiftly and accurately. This ensures reliability and integrity across its mobile-first platform—without slowing down the news cycle.

Key Benefits of PressHop’s AI-Powered Safeguard:


Deepfake & Misinformation Detection: Automated scanning for fake visuals, audio, and misleading metadata.

Real-Time Verification: Instant flagging of suspicious content for manual moderation.

Credibility for Citizen Journalists: Enhanced trust in grassroots reporting.

Empowered Communities: Increased access to verified local news and civic participation.

The new system positions PressHop not just as a reporting tool, but as a guardian of journalistic integrity in the UK. It bridges the gap between speed and accuracy, enabling every citizen's voice to be heard with confidence and every story to be reported with credibility.

“Our commitment is to truth and transparency,” said a PressHop spokesperson. “We’re not just building a platform—we’re building a trusted network for reliable real-time news reporting across the UK.”

Looking Ahead: A Resilient, Informed Future


This AI integration is only the beginning. PressHop continues to invest in emerging technologies to strengthen the UK’s digital information ecosystem and ensure a future where local news remains authentic, accessible, and community-driven.

To learn more or to join the movement for verified local news, visit www.PressHop.co.uk.