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AI chatbots more likely to spread false claims in Russian and Chinese – Report

A recent NewsGuard audit across seven languages has found that the top 10 artificial intelligence models are significantly more likely to generate false claims...

FactSpace West Africa, 19 others get 2024 ENGAGE grant from IFCN

The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the Poynter Institute, has awarded $2 million for the 2024 ENGAGE grant to 20 fact-checking organisations to reduce...

Davos 2025: Advertisers urged to combat disinformation on social media platforms

ADVERTISERS have been urged to use their financial influence to combat the growing threat of disinformation on social media platforms. This call was made by...

Malaysia launches AI chatbot to combat fake news

THE Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has launched a chatbot that allows citizens to verify text messages before sharing them in a bid to...

IFCN writes Meta CEO, warns against setbacks of online accuracy

SEQUEL to Meta's announcement to end its third-party fact-checking programme in the United States, over 100 fact-checking organizations who are signatories to the International...

Mixed reactions as Meta ends fact-checking programme in US, embraces community notes

META’s announcement on Tuesday that it will end its third-party fact-checking programme in the United States and transition to a user-driven Community Notes system...

Media experts call for unified action in tackling gendered disinformation

STAKEHOLDERS in the media sector on Friday underscored the urgent need for collaborative efforts from local, religious, and national leaders to combat gendered disinformation...

ICIR seeks applications for countering AI-enhanced misinformation in Nigeria project

THE International Centre for Investigative Reporting (The ICIR) welcomes applications from suitable and qualified journalists, social media influencers and civic actors for its “Countering AI-Enhanced...

Nigerian Fact-checkers’ Coalition vows to tackle misinformation during Ondo 2024 election

The Nigerian Fact-checkers' Coalition (NFC) has opened its Election Situation Rooms to monitor and tackle misinformation and disinformation in Saturday's Ondo State Governorship Election. A...

50 African fact-checking organisations sign declaration on information integrity

AFRICAN  fact-checkers from over 50 organisations spanning at least 30 countries have united under a new declaration to confront the spread of false information...

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