Fact-checking is the process of investigating nonfiction information to check its veracity. Fact-checkers use specific methodologies and tools to analyze news or claims and rate them as true or false, by providing context, sources and background information.
In journalism, fact-checking comes in two forms of publishing: “ante hoc fact-checking” and “post hoc fact-checking”.
Ante hoc fact-checking, also known as pre-publishing fact-checking, or the editorial fact checking that occurs before publishing the story to ensure its accuracy 100%. It is a resemblance of good journalism and fosters a culture of accountable and transparent news dissemination.
Post hoc fact-checking, also known as post-publication fact-checking, is an imperative way to fight fake news after the dissemination of misinformation and/or inaccurate news, and contributes in raising public awareness.
ARIJ’s AFCN launches “Masar” Project with support from Meta October 3, 2024 The Arab Fact-Checkers Network (AFCN), a network led by the Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ), proudly announces the launch of Masar (Path), a year-long fact-checking project (October 2024 – September 2025) supported by Meta. Masar aims to enhance the fact-checking landscape and…
“AI and Fact-Checking” Discussed at ARIJ’s AFCN Regional Meeting September 19, 2024 The third regional meeting of the Arab Fact-Checkers Network (AFCN) from ARIJ in 2024 was held on Thursday, September 19 and attended by 21 fact-checkers representing 19 fact-checking organisations/initiatives in addition to 3 freelance fact-checkers from 12 Arab countries. The meeting focused…
“I Doubt, Therefore I Am” Webinar: How the public contributes to fighting misinformation through the AFCN Chatbot? September 11, 2024 The Arab Fact-Checkers Network (AFCN) from ARIJ conducted a webinar titled “I Doubt, Therefore I Am”. The webinar featured a live demo of the “AFCN Fact-Checking Chatbot,” a tool that helps the public audience…
ARIJ’s AFCN supports fact-checking during Arab elections Amid the upcoming elections in the Arab world, where Jordan, Algeria, Kurdistan Region and Tunisia are preparing to vote in September and October 2024, the Arab Fact-Checkers Network (AFCN) from ARIJ organised a virtual session and a workshop aimed at supporting the efforts of ِArab fact-checking organisations/initiatives in…
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