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Russo-Ukrainian War
fromemptywheel
3 months ago

Trump Fired the People Who Could Dispute His False Claims about Ukraine Aid - emptywheel

Trump reacted negatively to Zelenskyy's criticism regarding disinformation on Ukraine aid, reiterating unfounded claims despite debunking by fact-checkers.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Fact check: False claims on German election debunked DW 02/24/2025

Ballot papers signed by voters are invalid in Germany, jeopardizing the secrecy of votes as per election laws.
Social media marketing
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Meta is failing to stop dangerous disinformation in the world's most spoken languages - Poynter

Disinformation in non-English languages is a significant issue on social media, requiring better tools for detection and moderation.
Social media marketing
fromtime.com
1 month ago

How to Address MisinformationWithout Censorship

Authoritarian leaders often manipulate truth and disinformation, endangering public health and democracy.
Misinformation can have lethal consequences, such as declining vaccination rates leading to outbreaks.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
OMG science

Will the future of fact-checking flourish or founder? 2025 marks a new turning point - Poynter

Russo-Ukrainian War
fromemptywheel
3 months ago

Trump Fired the People Who Could Dispute His False Claims about Ukraine Aid - emptywheel

Trump reacted negatively to Zelenskyy's criticism regarding disinformation on Ukraine aid, reiterating unfounded claims despite debunking by fact-checkers.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Fact check: False claims on German election debunked DW 02/24/2025

Ballot papers signed by voters are invalid in Germany, jeopardizing the secrecy of votes as per election laws.
Social media marketing
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Meta is failing to stop dangerous disinformation in the world's most spoken languages - Poynter

Disinformation in non-English languages is a significant issue on social media, requiring better tools for detection and moderation.
Social media marketing
fromtime.com
1 month ago

How to Address MisinformationWithout Censorship

Authoritarian leaders often manipulate truth and disinformation, endangering public health and democracy.
Misinformation can have lethal consequences, such as declining vaccination rates leading to outbreaks.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
OMG science

Will the future of fact-checking flourish or founder? 2025 marks a new turning point - Poynter

more#disinformation
#political-claims
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Fact check: Will big beautiful bill' really allow Trump to delay election?

President Trump cannot legally delay or cancel elections despite claims about his tax and spending bill.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Fact check: Will big beautiful bill' really allow Trump to delay election?

President Trump cannot legally delay or cancel elections despite claims about his tax and spending bill.
more#political-claims
#misinformation
Marketing tech
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Meta to test Community Notes' using algorithm from Elon Musk's X

Meta's Community Notes feature aims to reduce bias compared to third-party fact-checkers by utilizing an open-source algorithm and a crowdsourced approach.
Privacy technologies
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Will Conspiracy Gain Momentum With Less Moderation?

Meta is pivoting to community-driven fact-checking, impacting moderation of content related to political and religious extremism and conspiracy theories.
The rollback of moderation may leave users more vulnerable to misinformation.
Human brains struggle with critical thinking, exacerbating the misinformation problem.
Marketing tech
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Meta to test Community Notes' using algorithm from Elon Musk's X

Meta's Community Notes feature aims to reduce bias compared to third-party fact-checkers by utilizing an open-source algorithm and a crowdsourced approach.
Privacy technologies
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Will Conspiracy Gain Momentum With Less Moderation?

Meta is pivoting to community-driven fact-checking, impacting moderation of content related to political and religious extremism and conspiracy theories.
The rollback of moderation may leave users more vulnerable to misinformation.
Human brains struggle with critical thinking, exacerbating the misinformation problem.
more#misinformation
#journalism
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Fox's Bret Baier Reveals Most Challenging' Thing About Trump: Debating Which Fact-Checking Hill To Die On'

Fact-checking is the most challenging aspect of interviewing President Trump according to Fox News anchor Bret Baier.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Rachel Reeves wrongly claimed to have work published in leading economics journal'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism accessible to all, focusing on key issues such as reproductive rights and political accountability.
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

The International Fact-Checking Network's statement on threats against Tempo in Indonesia - Poynter

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Fox's Bret Baier Reveals Most Challenging' Thing About Trump: Debating Which Fact-Checking Hill To Die On'

Fact-checking is the most challenging aspect of interviewing President Trump according to Fox News anchor Bret Baier.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Rachel Reeves wrongly claimed to have work published in leading economics journal'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism accessible to all, focusing on key issues such as reproductive rights and political accountability.
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

The International Fact-Checking Network's statement on threats against Tempo in Indonesia - Poynter

more#journalism
#trump
US news
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

FACT FOCUS: A look at claims around Trump's initiatives as he prepares to address Congress

Trump's remarks on Ukraine and the Russia-Ukraine war were misleading and factually inaccurate.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Interrupts Fact-Check to Defend Trump Claim From Joint Address: That Part Is Fair'

Trump's claims about U.S. and European spending on Ukraine aid were found to be significantly exaggerated.
US news
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

FACT FOCUS: A look at claims around Trump's initiatives as he prepares to address Congress

Trump's remarks on Ukraine and the Russia-Ukraine war were misleading and factually inaccurate.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Interrupts Fact-Check to Defend Trump Claim From Joint Address: That Part Is Fair'

Trump's claims about U.S. and European spending on Ukraine aid were found to be significantly exaggerated.
more#trump
#elon-musk
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Musk vows to fix' X after polls show high support for Ukraine's Zelenskyy

Elon Musk alleges that the fact-checking feature on his social media platform is manipulated by governments and media responding to political narratives.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Fact check: How trustworthy are AI factchecks? DW 05/16/2025

Chatbots like Grok are frequently used for fact-checking but raise concerns about accuracy and reliability.
Grok has faced criticism for providing controversial and irrelevant answers to user queries.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Musk vows to fix' X after polls show high support for Ukraine's Zelenskyy

Elon Musk alleges that the fact-checking feature on his social media platform is manipulated by governments and media responding to political narratives.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Fact check: How trustworthy are AI factchecks? DW 05/16/2025

Chatbots like Grok are frequently used for fact-checking but raise concerns about accuracy and reliability.
Grok has faced criticism for providing controversial and irrelevant answers to user queries.
more#elon-musk
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

The Washington Post's fact-challenged 'Fact Checker' is a propaganda mill

In a recent book, revelations show how the White House concealed President Biden's decline, prompting media outlets like the Washington Post to dismiss honest narratives.
US politics
#immigration
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Fury over PM's bid to send migrants abroad a year after Rwanda scheme scrapped

The Independent focuses on crucial stories by providing a platform for extensive reporting and analysis, free from paywalls.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Zero Criminal Convictions': Jake Tapper Fact Checks Trump AG On Justification For Indefinitely Imprisoning Man In El Salvador

Jake Tapper fact-checked statements made by Trump officials regarding a migrant's legal status and alleged gang affiliation amidst a Supreme Court ruling.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Fury over PM's bid to send migrants abroad a year after Rwanda scheme scrapped

The Independent focuses on crucial stories by providing a platform for extensive reporting and analysis, free from paywalls.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Zero Criminal Convictions': Jake Tapper Fact Checks Trump AG On Justification For Indefinitely Imprisoning Man In El Salvador

Jake Tapper fact-checked statements made by Trump officials regarding a migrant's legal status and alleged gang affiliation amidst a Supreme Court ruling.
more#immigration
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN Torpedoes Blizzard of Trump Claims Ahead of Meeting With Canadian PM

Canada has a low tariff rate, ranking 102nd out of 137 countries, and has lower average tariffs than the United States according to World Bank data.
Canada news
#donald-trump
US politics
fromPoynter
3 months ago

Live fact checks of President Donald Trump's speech to Congress - Poynter

PolitiFact will fact-check President Trump's speech to Congress live, using extensive prior data for accuracy evaluation.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

There Are Actual Schoolchildren Who Could Fact-Check Some of This': CNN's Daniel Dale Roasts Trump's Wild Claim at Rally

Trump's claims of winning Michigan in three elections are false; he won in 2016 and 2024 but lost in 2020.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
US news

On International Fact-Checking Day, PolitiFact explains the truth in Trump's tariffs agenda - Poynter

US politics
fromPoynter
3 months ago

Live fact checks of President Donald Trump's speech to Congress - Poynter

PolitiFact will fact-check President Trump's speech to Congress live, using extensive prior data for accuracy evaluation.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

There Are Actual Schoolchildren Who Could Fact-Check Some of This': CNN's Daniel Dale Roasts Trump's Wild Claim at Rally

Trump's claims of winning Michigan in three elections are false; he won in 2016 and 2024 but lost in 2020.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
US news

On International Fact-Checking Day, PolitiFact explains the truth in Trump's tariffs agenda - Poynter

more#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Fact-Checking Trump's False Claims in His First 100 Days in Office

Trump's first 100 days reflect a rush to expand power and reshape policies, often backed by misleading claims.
#digital-literacy
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a mom who works in tech, and AI scares me. I taught my daughter these simple guidelines to spot fake content.

Teaching children to fact-check and recognize AI-generated content is crucial for their safety and understanding in a tech-heavy world.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Germany news

Fact check: Real or fake can you tell the difference? DW 04/02/2025

Test your ability to distinguish real from fake images with an engaging quiz on International Fact-checking Day.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a mom who works in tech, and AI scares me. I taught my daughter these simple guidelines to spot fake content.

Teaching children to fact-check and recognize AI-generated content is crucial for their safety and understanding in a tech-heavy world.
more#digital-literacy
#tiktok
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

Digest: Trump Extends TikTok Sale Deadline Again; Meta's Fact Checking Ends Today for US Users

Trump has extended the TikTok sale deadline again for further approvals.
Meta ends its fact-checking program to launch Community Notes for US users.
WPP acquires InfoSum to boost AI-powered marketing solutions.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

Digest: Trump Extends TikTok Sale Deadline Again; Meta's Fact Checking Ends Today for US Users

Trump has extended the TikTok sale deadline again for further approvals.
Meta ends its fact-checking program to launch Community Notes for US users.
WPP acquires InfoSum to boost AI-powered marketing solutions.
Media industry
fromZDNET
1 month ago

TikTok adds X-style community notes - here's how you can apply

TikTok has introduced a feature called Footnotes to allow community-context addition to videos, similar to Facebook's Community Notes.
more#tiktok
#community-notes
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Facebook, Instagram and Threads will start testing Community Notes on March 18

Meta introduces a Community Notes model, replacing human fact-checkers with user-generated context and feedback.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Meta starts accepting sign-ups for Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads | TechCrunch

Meta launches Community Notes for Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, enabling users to identify misleading posts and add context.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
3 months ago

You can now sign up to be a contributor to Meta's Community Notes feature

Meta is replacing third-party fact-checking with a community-driven approach called Community Notes announced for early 2025.
US news
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Just the facts? Meta's new experiment says otherwise - Poynter

Meta is ending its third-party fact-checking program and implementing a crowdsourced Community Notes system for its platforms.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Facebook, Instagram and Threads will start testing Community Notes on March 18

Meta introduces a Community Notes model, replacing human fact-checkers with user-generated context and feedback.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Meta starts accepting sign-ups for Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads | TechCrunch

Meta launches Community Notes for Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, enabling users to identify misleading posts and add context.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
3 months ago

You can now sign up to be a contributor to Meta's Community Notes feature

Meta is replacing third-party fact-checking with a community-driven approach called Community Notes announced for early 2025.
US news
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Just the facts? Meta's new experiment says otherwise - Poynter

Meta is ending its third-party fact-checking program and implementing a crowdsourced Community Notes system for its platforms.
more#community-notes
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Fact check: Trump's false claims about tariffs DW 04/04/2025

Trump's claims about Canadian dairy tariffs are largely false; most U.S. dairy imports enter Canada tariff-free.
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Financial pressures and harassment are among top concerns for fact-checkers worldwide, report finds - Poynter

Close to 90% of fact-checkers cited financial sustainability as the top challenge for their organizations. This uncertainty is compounded by recent program cancellations.
Privacy professionals
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Dave Lykken explores the boom-bust mortgage cycle

Fact-checking is crucial amidst the abundance of opinions and rumors in the podcasting space.
Mortgage rates significantly impact market dynamics, with 6% being a key figure.
The boom-and-bust cycle in the mortgage industry creates challenges for responsiveness.
Privacy professionals
fromGeeky Gadgets
2 months ago

How to Use Perplexity AI for Accurate and Transparent Search Results

Perplexity AI delivers fast, citation-backed answers while emphasizing accuracy and transparency, making it ideal for research and fact-checking.
Remote teams
fromUSA TODAY
3 months ago

Only 6% of federal employees report to an office for work? Not true | Fact check

The claim that only 6% of federal employees work full-time in an office is false; 54% are on-site according to a recent report.
US news
fromPoynter
3 months ago

The International Fact-Checking Network condemns false claims and raid on CRTA in Serbia - Poynter

Serbian authorities' raid on CRTA raises serious concerns about press freedom and civil society in the country.
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