How the Indian government aims to take the role of independent fact-checkers A government-run fact-checking unit could supplant the active work of independent fact-checkers who fact-check claims about the government. April 13, 2023 Seth Smalley
Could GPT-4’s language capabilities exacerbate disinformation and threaten jobs? The founder and CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, fears advanced artificial intelligence tools like his company’s could substantially amplify disinformation. March 30, 2023 Seth Smalley
Misinformation ‘superspreader’ engagement increased 44% on Twitter since Musk purchase, study says Musk’s personal account was responsible for part of that traction increase, the Science Feedback study found. March 2, 2023 Seth Smalley
Factually: In Georgia, fact-checkers have become targets of the ruling party A ruling-party Facebook page targets independent media outlets, civil society organizations and local fact-checkers August 4, 2022 Seth Smalley
Fact checker detained in India for allegedly inflaming religious strife Alt News journalist Mohammed Zubair is facing the wrath of Indian authorities. July 7, 2022 Seth Smalley
Turkish ‘disinformation law’ will make it a crime to spread ‘fake news’ Fact-checkers and journalists in the country fear and expect the highly punitive and ambiguously worded bill will clear parliament. June 9, 2022 Seth Smalley
In Brazil, Telegram adds measures to block misleading information ahead of elections Some journalists have speculated that Telegram would not be taking these measures without the Brazilian government’s arm-twisting May 26, 2022 Seth Smalley
Misinformed electorate contributed to Marcos Jr. win, say Filipino fact-checkers There were stark differences in how disinformation portrayed the two rival candidates to online voters. May 12, 2022 Seth Smalley
What a database of fact checks about the war in Ukraine can teach us about misinformation A fact-checking organization from Kosovo has used the database to increase our depth of understanding of misinformation April 28, 2022 Seth Smalley
Brazil’s fact-checkers air concerns over so-called ‘Fake News’ bill The bill was written to combat the spread of misinformation, but many seasoned fact-checkers take issue with some of its provisions April 14, 2022 Seth Smalley
Factchequeado is putting false narratives from US Latin communities on the mainstream map Hispanic communities in the United States are exporting misinformation across Latin America March 31, 2022 Seth Smalley
Lessons learned from a year covering fact-checking Fact-checkers need more staff, more resources, and help against incredible odds fighting malignant falsehoods August 19, 2021 Harrison Mantas
The CDC’s pregnancy guidance brings vaccine data deficits full term Its latest advisory on pregnant persons getting vaccinated emphasizes the cost-benefit analysis while it waits for more data August 12, 2021 Harrison Mantas
Twitter finally turns to the experts on fact-checking After months of trying everything else, Twitter announced a partnership with The Associated Press and Reuters to fight misinformation August 5, 2021 Harrison Mantas
Let’s review some falsehoods about masks While debating their usefulness, it’s helpful to remember some of the wilder falsehoods about their utility July 29, 2021 Harrison Mantas
