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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months agoFox'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 news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months agoMeta fact-checker cuts will allow spread of racist misinformation, MPs say
The Independent is committed to providing accessible journalism while highlighting critical social issues and the implications of recent changes in online fact-checking.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months agoRachel 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.
#disinformation
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromemptywheel
3 months agoTrump 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 agoFact 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.
#misinformation
Social media marketing
fromSocial Media Today
3 months agoMeta Launches Community Notes on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is launching Community Notes to enhance fact-checking, but its effectiveness remains questionable and may inadvertently promote misleading content.
Marketing tech
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months agoMeta 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.
Social media marketing
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months agoMeta to start testing crowd-sourced fact-checking, based on X example, next week
Meta is launching a crowd-sourced fact-checking program called Community Notes, shifting from previous traditional methods.
NYC LGBT
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 months agoJimmy Kimmel brutally roasts Trump for 'dumb' transgender mice claim
Jimmy Kimmel criticized Donald Trump's misleading statements about federal funding related to transgender mice, emphasizing the real purpose of the research.
US politics
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 months agoTrump doubles down on 'trans mice' claim calling CNN 'losers' - he's still wrong
Trump's claim about spending millions to make mice transgender is false and misrepresents scientific research funding.
Actual funding focused on biological studies involving hormones, not transgender issues.
Privacy technologies
fromPsychology Today
3 months agoWill 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.
NYC LGBT
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 months agoJimmy Kimmel brutally roasts Trump for 'dumb' transgender mice claim
Jimmy Kimmel criticized Donald Trump's misleading statements about federal funding related to transgender mice, emphasizing the real purpose of the research.
US politics
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 months agoTrump doubles down on 'trans mice' claim calling CNN 'losers' - he's still wrong
Trump's claim about spending millions to make mice transgender is false and misrepresents scientific research funding.
Actual funding focused on biological studies involving hormones, not transgender issues.
Privacy technologies
fromPsychology Today
3 months agoWill 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.
#trump
US news
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months agoFACT 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.
#elon-musk
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months agoMusk 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
4 weeks agoFact 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks agoFact 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.
#immigration
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months agoZero 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.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months agoZero 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.
#digital-literacy
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoI'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.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoI'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.
#tiktok
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 months agoDigest: 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 agoDigest: 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.
#community-notes
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
3 months agoFacebook, 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.
Online Community Development
fromThe Verge
3 months agoFacebook, Instagram, and Threads start testing Community Notes next week
Meta is transitioning to a new fact-checking system called Community Notes, akin to X's algorithm, for more balanced content evaluation.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
3 months agoMeta 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 agoYou 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.
fromPoynter
2 months agoFinancial 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 agoDave 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.
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