DIThe Distraction Index

#contradiction

2 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
0Noise
4.3Avg Dmg
31.1Avg Hype
WEEK 94Oct 11 – 17
HYPE2026-10-08
Trump Social Media Attack on AI While White House Uses AI
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
28.3
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
HYPE2026-07-15
U.S. Deportation Policy Contradiction: Blockade on Haiti Travel While Preparing Mass Deportations
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
8.5
Hype
34.0