Could ChatGPT supercharge false narratives? Many warn of the tool's potential to be a misinformation superspreader, capable of instantly producing news articles, blogs and political speeches. February 2, 2023 Seth Smalley
Mongolia moves to seize power to shut down internet, control social media In an expedited process, 77% of parliament members voted in favor of legislation that sharply limits government criticism. January 27, 2023 Seth Smalley
Rappler has been cleared of tax evasion charges ‘Facts win, truth wins, justice wins,’ said Maria Ressa, Rappler’s CEO January 19, 2023 Seth Smalley
Jan 8. invasion of Brazil’s capital ‘bigger and more frightening’ than the US Capitol attack, fact-checkers say In what some have called an attempted coup, thousands of pro-Bolsonaro supporters stormed prominent government buildings in BrasÃlia. January 13, 2023 Seth Smalley
Fact-checking and investigative group ‘KRIK’ loses SLAPP case against Serbian public official The lawsuits are traditionally used to suppress criticism. In Serbia, where there aren’t strong SLAPP protections, they are especially common. December 9, 2022 Seth Smalley
Google and YouTube partner with Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network on $13.2 million grant for the global fact-checking community The grant will establish a $12 million Global Fact Check Fund to support worldwide fact-checking initiatives through 2025. November 29, 2022 Tina Dyakon
How fact-checkers are banding together to serve Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country Fact-checkers say the coalition will ameliorate Nigeria’s falling social cohesion and lead to better fact checks and more media literacy campaigns. October 7, 2022 Seth Smalley
Meet the recipients of the Spread the Facts Grant Program Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network will distribute $450K to help fact-checkers debunk claims on the world’s most popular messaging app. September 15, 2022 The International Fact-Checking Network
The International Fact-Checking Network’s statement on the Philippine government’s decision to shut down Rappler Nearly 70 fact-checking organizations from 55 countries have united to condemn the sustained attempts to silence press coverage in the Philippines June 30, 2022 The International Fact-Checking Network
IFCN launches new Legal Support Fund for fact-checkers facing harassment The Legal Support Fund will help cover the costs fact-checkers ensue while facing unlawful charges. June 23, 2022 Sara Bealor
False information ramps up ahead of Colombia’s presidential runoff Colombian fact-checkers have likened the information war in the country to a schoolyard food fight June 2, 2022 Seth Smalley
Award-winning journalists, researchers and Birds Aren’t Real founder to headline the world’s largest fact-checking summit GlobalFact 9, hosted by the International Fact-Checking Network at Poynter, will take place in Oslo, Norway, June 22-25, 2022. April 20, 2022 Sara Bealor
Brazil’s fact-checkers air concerns over so-called ‘Fake News’ bill The bill was written to combat the spread of misinformation, but many seasoned fact-checkers take issue with some of its provisions April 14, 2022 Seth Smalley
$800,000 is available to help fact-checkers fight misinformation on WhatsApp Eligible applicants can receive up to $50,000 to launch, innovate and scale fact-checking solutions on the world’s largest messaging app. April 7, 2022 Sara Bealor
Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network selects six global mentors and invites mentees to apply for funding The grant supports mentoring partnerships between seasoned professionals and fact-checking organizations worldwide. April 5, 2022 Sara Bealor
