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Meta to test ‘Community Notes’ using algorithms from X
META has announced plans to test its new 'Community Notes' feature across its social media platforms on March 18, 2025 as it shifts away...
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Police commit to press freedom, pledge to partner media against disinformation
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced plans to intensify efforts in tackling misinformation and disinformation in the country, recognizing their potential to incite...
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Experts call for restructuring of social media algorithms to prioritize users well-being
A new report from the Knight-Georgetown Institute (KGI) in the United States has called for a fundamental shift in how social media and online...
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Misinformation deters 62% of Nigerian youths from participating in politics – Report
A new report by TechCabal has revealed that 62 per cent of young Nigerians are discouraged from participating in Nigerian politics due to misinformation.
The...
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IFCN condemns Serbian police raid on CRTA
THE International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has condemned the recent police raid on the premises of the Center for Research, Transparency and Accountability (CRTA) in...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
