Pink slime from AI content farms is a poor substitute for real journalism A recent investigation by NewsGuard found more than 49 such AI-generated websites in seven languages. May 11, 2023 Seth Smalley
The battle over authenticity — and coolness — following The Great Unverification Inside the fallout of Twitter’s decision to strip verified Twitter users of their legacy blue checks April 27, 2023 Seth Smalley
Fact-checkers boosted budgets and broadened focus to tackle misinformation, report finds Diversifying funding sources is crucial for fact-checkers amid big tech uncertainty. April 20, 2023 Enock Nyariki
$12 million Global Fact Check Fund opens applications for first grants Partnership between Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network and Google and YouTube will support fact-checking initiatives worldwide April 14, 2023 The International Fact-Checking Network
How the Indian government aims to take the role of independent fact-checkers A government-run fact-checking unit could supplant the active work of independent fact-checkers who fact-check claims about the government. April 13, 2023 Seth Smalley
5 takeaways from last week’s International Fact-Checking Day The threat from artificial intelligence, the cost of lawsuits and ‘fake news’ laws used to target journalists were among topics of discussion April 11, 2023 Seth Smalley
Opinion | What’s the key to regulating misinformation? Let’s start with a common language. Misinformation has many layers. So will the policy solutions April 4, 2023 Stephanie Jean Tsang
Opinion | Global fact-checkers have diverse backgrounds, but their pursuit of facts is universal Fact-checkers around the world struggle with unique challenges, but they share the basic principles of impartiality and transparency. April 4, 2023 EunRyung Chong
Opinion | As the fact-checking world battles Russian falsehoods, Chinese misinformation often gets a pass The world is relatively unsuspecting of Chinese propaganda and disinformation campaigns when compared to its wariness of Russia. April 4, 2023 Summer Chen
Poynter and Meta partner to provide Fact-Checking Fundamentals for Asia-Pacific journalists The self-paced fact-checking course is available in 15 languages, including Korean, Pashto, Urdu and more. April 4, 2023 The International Fact-Checking Network