NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    SpaceX
    Elon Musk
    Google
    Space News
    OnePlus
    5G Technology
    Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
    NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / Technology News / Facebook to fact-check news in poll-bound Karnataka
    Technology

    Facebook to fact-check news in poll-bound Karnataka

    Facebook to fact-check news in poll-bound Karnataka
    Written by Bhavika Bhuwalka
    Apr 18, 2018, 01:31 pm 2 min read
    Facebook to fact-check news in poll-bound Karnataka

    Facebook has partnered with an independent digital journalism platform BOOM to launch a fact-checking program in India. As a pilot, Facebook will first roll out the initiative in Karnataka ahead of its upcoming polls in May. This will help Facebook combat the spreading of fake news through its platform. Elections will be held in Karnataka on May 12.

    BOOM is a certified third-party fact-checker

    "BOOM, certified through the International Fact-Checking Network, non-partisan international fact-checking network at Poynter, will be able to review English language news stories flagged on Facebook, check facts, and rate their accuracy," Facebook said in an official blog post.

    Reducing misinformation, improving accuracy

    "When a fact-checker rates a story as false, we will show it lower in News Feed, significantly reducing its distribution," Facebook said. The company can reportedly reduce a fake story's distribution by 80%. Further, the articles that objective, third-party fact-checkers write to debunk a false news story will be featured immediately below the original story in the News Feed, and also in "Related Articles."

    Combat the spreading of false news

    Facebook also claims that it will reduce the distribution of Pages and domains that repeatedly share fake news. The company can also remove their ability to monetize and advertise. "We'll also send people and Page Admins notifications if they try to share a story or have shared one in the past that's been determined to be false," Facebook noted.

    Will ensure Facebook is not misused to influence elections: Zuckerberg

    This comes as Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg earlier promised to maintain the integrity of elections in India. "2018 is an important year. Several countries like India, Pakistan will have elections. We'll do everything possible to ensure these elections are safe," he said while testifying before the US Congress last week. Facebook is running similar initiatives in France, Italy, Germany, Mexico, Indonesia, and the US.

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Bhavika Bhuwalka
    Bhavika Bhuwalka
    Mail
    India
    Facebook
    Mark Zuckerberg
    Karnataka Election

    India

    Here's how to use Facebook mobile recharge service in India Facebook
    Another minor raped and murdered, this time in UP's Etah Uttar Pradesh
    #FinancialBytes: Best investment options for those who earn Rs. 1L Mutual Funds
    Experiencing call drops, slow internet in New Delhi? Here's why Delhi High Court

    Facebook

    French government developing its own secure WhatsApp-like messaging app France
    Bumble drops Facebook login requirement from its registration process United States of America
    Two separate Gangsters claim attack on Punjabi singer Parmish Verma Entertainment
    #DeleteFacebook: 9% US users have done it. When will you? Mark Zuckerberg

    Mark Zuckerberg

    Testimony day 2: Zuckerberg's own data getting breached and more Facebook
    Mistakes and Apology: Yes, Resignation: No. That's Zuck for you. Facebook
    Facebook will maintain integrity of elections in India: Mark Zuckerberg Facebook
    US lawmakers to probe Zuckerberg over Facebook data-privacy controversy Facebook

    Karnataka Election

    Karnataka polls: BJP releases second list of 82 candidates Karnataka
    Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah says fake Congress candidate list in circulation Karnataka
    BJP releases first list of 72 candidates for Karnataka polls Karnataka
    Three election-related apps, week-long exhibition: Steps taken before Karnataka polls Karnataka

    Love Technology News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    Science Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023