Fact-Checking 2019

"Fact-checking used to be a nerdy corner of journalism, a place for political junkies and detail-obsessed truth-seekers. No longer." In 2019, the Poynter Institute predicts that fact-checkers will have to contend with the rise of government actions against misinformation around the world. They’ll see even more attempts to undermine their debunking efforts — particularly when it comes to videos. Technology companies will be coaxed into implementing more projects addressing the spread of misinformation on their platforms. Read more