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Sukh Singh

Co-Founder and CTO at Ground News (We're hiring!)

Sukh Singh is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Ground News, a news comparison platform he founded in 2018 alongside his sister Harleen Kaur.12

Background and Expertise

Sukh Singh is a software engineer who studied at the University of Waterloo.2 He is an award-winning app developer with a track record of creating innovative technology solutions.3 Prior to Ground News, Singh co-founded another app called uCIC (you see, I see) with his sister, which allowed users to see real-time photos and videos from around the world.2

Role at Ground News

As the CTO of Ground News, Singh is responsible for the technological aspects of the platform. Ground News is described as the world's first news comparison platform that enables readers to see how thousands of media organizations report news across the political spectrum.1 The platform uses AI algorithms and other tools to verify news stories and help users distinguish between accurate and fraudulent information.2

Mission and Vision

Singh and his team at Ground News aim to address the challenges facing modern journalism, particularly the spread of misinformation and the decline of traditional news outlets. He has stated, "Technology has done a disservice to journalism in the last 15 years," and expressed a desire to assist journalists and elevate their role in society.2

Company Growth and Recognition

Under Singh's leadership as CTO, Ground News has grown significantly since its launch. The platform now includes over 50,000 news sources, making it one of the most diversely-sourced news companies in the world.1 Ground News has been featured in various media outlets and has gained recognition for its innovative approach to news aggregation and verification.3

Sukh Singh continues to drive technological innovation at Ground News, working towards the company's goal of providing users with a balanced and transparent view of current events.

Highlights

Aug 31 · IEEE Spectrum
Solving the Filter Bubble Problem With Smarter Feeds - IEEE Spectrum
Solving the Filter Bubble Problem With Smarter Feeds - IEEE Spectrum
May 8 · communitech.ca
On the Ground: an app in the war against 'fake news' - Communitech
On the Ground: an app in the war against 'fake news' - Communitech
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Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada