Google rolls out Fact Check worldwide to fight spread of fake news

Briefing

Google rolls out Fact Check worldwide to fight spread of fake news

April 27, 2017

Briefing

  • Fact Check Global Rollout – Google rolls out Fact Check worldwide, informing users of fake news in Google Search and Google News
  • What Is Displayed – First tested on Google News in October 2016, Fact Check shows tag indicating information on claim, who made claim, and fact check on particular claim
  • Fact-Checking Organizations – Relies on network of fact-checking organizations and publishers approved as news trustworthy by algorithm
  • Accuracy Disclaimer – Possible to get different results from fact checking organizations, with goal to show consensus that will inform users’ better judgment

Accelerator

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices

Sector

Information Technology

Organization

Google Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date

April 7, 2017

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