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Verifying the provenance of AI-generated political media

open Global, Global

Build interoperable authentication, watermarking, provenance, and public-literacy systems that distinguish authentic civic media from manipulated or synthetic content.

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WS04133

By Ian Patel · 2026-02-07T17:34:17Z · Horizon: 2030

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WS04133 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=4133

Rapid verification of counterfeit oncology medicines in informal supply chains

open Nigeria, Africa

Create field-deployable chemical verification methods that pharmacies, regulators, and patients can use to distinguish authentic cancer drugs from counterfeit or degraded products.

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WS04017

By Ian Patel · 2026-02-07T15:36:17Z · Horizon: 2030

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WS04017 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=4017