Fact-checking vs. the Algorithm: Can we win?
Fact-checking partnerships with social media platforms aim to stop misinformation at its source - by flagging false content, reducing its reach, and providing users with verified information. But how effective are they? In this episode, we examine the impact of these collaborations in Africa, and the challenges fact-checkers face. Are these partnerships making a difference, or is more needed to tackle misinformation at scale? And what would this be? Tune in as we explore the successes, limitations, and the future of fact-checking in the digital space.
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Featured guests
Saja Mortada, manager at the Arab Fact-Checkers Network
Resources
An open letter to Mark Zuckerberg from the world’s fact-checkers, nine years later. The letter follows Meta’s move to end the fact-checking programme in the US.
Join the Africa Check Whatsapp line or channels in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Senegal to help us fight misinformation.
Special thanks to
This episode was produced by the Africa Check team: Khumo Motaung, Tshiamo Mononyane, and Laura Kapelari. Your show host for this episode is Thipe Maelane, also from Africa Check.
Africa Check, the continent’s first independent fact-checking organisation, helps you separate fact from fiction.
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Africa Check, Behind the Facts, its employees, or affiliated groups.
