Fact-Checking
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Meta's Community Notes pilot in Latin America sparks concern among fact-checkers
Meta is testing Community Notes in 16 Latin American countries, raising concerns from fact-checking leaders who fear the move could weaken professional verification and increase misinformation.
AI tool Arbiter challenges Meta blackout on social data access
Meta cut off CrowdTangle and left newsrooms scrambling for alternatives. Now, Arbiter claims it can track viral narratives across platforms. Can AI fill the gap for journalists and fact-checkers?
Build a Reliable AI Content Workflow From Scratch
Months of testing reveal the real challenge in AI content creation: designing workflows that consistently deliver near-publish-ready articles. Learn how to define quality, set up agents, and integrate human review for dependable results.
US Fact-Checkers Unite to Tackle 2026 Election Disinformation
A new joint newsletter will help media professionals spot misleading election ads. Fact-checkers across the US are collaborating for the first time. The project aims to track and share trends in election-year misinformation.
Google DeepMind’s Backstory Speeds Up Image Fact-Checking
Fact-checkers at India Today use Backstory to quickly verify images. The tool automates provenance checks and context tracing. Google DeepMind is gathering feedback from journalists to improve accuracy.
SPJ Unveils Proposed Ethics Code Updates for AI-Driven Newsrooms
A major journalism group has released proposed changes to its ethics code. The revisions address misinformation, AI-generated content, and digital verification. Members will vote on the updates this October.
AI Fact-Checking Tools Miss the Mark for Newsrooms
AI-generated media is challenging newsroom verification. Many authentication tools lack direct journalist input. New research highlights gaps in current solutions and urges more collaboration.
Fox News and CBS News Redefine Live Presidential Coverage
Networks now add real-time verification and context to presidential speeches. Fox News and CBS News both changed their approach to live coverage, aiming to prevent misinformation and uphold editorial standards.
How Often AI Gets It Wrong: New Data on Hallucinations
Marketers report nearly half of AI-generated content contains errors each week. Fact-checking is now a major part of digital workflows as platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini face scrutiny for subtle and serious mistakes.
Profound Launches FactCheck to Tackle AI Brand Misinformation
AI-generated errors can damage brand reputation. Profound’s new FactCheck tool helps brands identify and correct inaccurate information in AI search results, offering practical solutions for content teams.
How Journalists Can Stand Out in an AI-Driven Job Market
AI is changing how journalists apply for jobs. Employers want candidates who use AI tools but also show skills that technology can't replace. Learn what hiring managers look for now.
AI-Generated News Sites Flood Google Discover, Earning Millions
Thousands of AI-driven news sites are gaming Google Discover for profit. French journalist Jean-Marc Manach has tracked over 15,000 such sites, raising urgent questions for publishers and platforms.
AI Research Tools Miss Key Source Attribution in Newsrooms
A new study finds leading AI research agents often fail to credit original sources, even when data is accurate. Editorial teams must maintain strict human oversight to ensure source transparency.
How Jim VandeHei Uses AI to Sharpen Writing and Editorial Workflow
AI can make writing better or worse. Jim VandeHei explains how skillful use of AI tools can boost clarity, originality, and editorial standards-if writers set the right rules.
How Publishers Can Win Trust in a World of Misinformation
Audience skepticism is rising as misinformation spreads online. Publishers now have a unique chance to become trusted sources. Ethical journalism and transparency are key to building lasting trust.
AI Supercharges Fact-Checking in Central American Newsrooms
Newsrooms in Guatemala and Honduras are transforming fact-checking with AI. Automated tools now spot viral misinformation in minutes, not hours. Editorial teams reclaim time for deeper investigations. This shift is reshaping the fight against digital falsehoods.