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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.

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Meta 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

Jimmy 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.

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Trump 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

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.

Meta 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

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.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

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Meta 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

Jimmy 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.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Trump 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

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

#elon-musk

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.

6 days 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 news

DOGE Reverses Move That Made Its Claims Nearly Impossible to Check

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.

6 days 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 news

DOGE Reverses Move That Made Its Claims Nearly Impossible to Check

more#elon-musk

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1 week 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

#reproductive-rights

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.

1 week 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.

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.

1 week 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.

more#reproductive-rights

2 weeks 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

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.

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.

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.

2 weeks ago

US politics

CNN's Daniel Dale Calls Trump Out For Attack On Biden When Trump's Numbers Were Worse Each And Every Year'

US news

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

US politics

CNN's Jake Tapper Roasts Trump With Cutting Jab After Fact-Checker Torpedoes Liberation Day' Tariff Rant

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.

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.

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.

2 weeks ago

US politics

CNN's Daniel Dale Calls Trump Out For Attack On Biden When Trump's Numbers Were Worse Each And Every Year'

US news

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

US politics

CNN's Jake Tapper Roasts Trump With Cutting Jab After Fact-Checker Torpedoes Liberation Day' Tariff Rant

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#trump-administration

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.

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.

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US news

MSNBC's Frank Figliuzzi Torches Trump White House Press Corps Failure To Fact-Check Lies' In Real Time

US politics

Jim Acosta Talks About Life After CNN

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.

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.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

US news

MSNBC's Frank Figliuzzi Torches Trump White House Press Corps Failure To Fact-Check Lies' In Real Time

more#trump-administration

US politics

Jim Acosta Talks About Life After CNN

#digital-literacy

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.

Social media marketing

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

Germany news

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

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.

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.

Germany news

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

more#digital-literacy

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

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.

TikTok is adding community notes, but it's taking a different approach than Meta and X

TikTok is adding Footnotes for context in videos, maintaining ties with fact-checkers.

Marketing tech

TikTok Adds Community Notes to Complement Fact-Checking

Marketing tech

fromExchangewire

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

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.

TikTok is adding community notes, but it's taking a different approach than Meta and X

TikTok is adding Footnotes for context in videos, maintaining ties with fact-checkers.

Marketing tech

TikTok Adds Community Notes to Complement Fact-Checking

more#tiktok

#community-notes

Online Community Development

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.

fromThe Verge

Facebook, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Meta is launching Community Notes in the US next week | TechCrunch

Meta launches Community Notes for improved fact-checking on its platforms starting March 18.

Online Community Development

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.

fromThe Verge

Facebook, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Meta is launching Community Notes in the US next week | TechCrunch

Meta launches Community Notes for improved fact-checking on its platforms starting March 18.

more#community-notes

Meta officially says goodbye to its US fact checkers on Monday | TechCrunch

Meta will discontinue fact-checking in the U.S., allowing more user-generated content moderation instead.

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.

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

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.

Privacy professionals

TikTok Shares Data on EU Enforcement Actions in H2 2024

OMG science

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

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Privacy professionals

Investigating disinformation narratives webinar announced by IFCN - Poynter

France news

No, France has not paid Candace Owens to stop claiming Brigitte Macron is trans

Russo-Ukrainian War

fromemptywheel

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

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.

Privacy professionals

TikTok Shares Data on EU Enforcement Actions in H2 2024

OMG science

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

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Privacy professionals

Investigating disinformation narratives webinar announced by IFCN - Poynter

France news

No, France has not paid Candace Owens to stop claiming Brigitte Macron is trans

more#disinformation

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

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

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.

#trump

fromwww.twincities.com

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.

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.

fromwww.twincities.com

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.

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.

Microsoft Copilot tips: 9 ways to use Copilot right

Copilot can assist in drafting but may generate unreliable information, known as hallucinations.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Fact-checking Pres. Trump's speech to Congress

Trump's address to Congress highlighted claims needing fact-checking, particularly regarding egg prices and his election mandate.

Remote teams

fromUSA TODAY

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.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

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.

Privacy professionals

First Trump DOJ Assembled "Tiger Team" To Rewrite Key Law Protecting Online Speech

Trump's 2020 Executive Order aimed at retaliating against fact-checks led to DOJ's plans to weaken protections for internet speech under Section 230.

fromComputerworld