Facebook Expands Fact-Checking to Videos
(Facebook Expands Its Fact-Checking to Videos)
Facebook announced it now checks videos for false information. This is a big step. Before, Facebook mainly checked text and photos. Videos are harder to check. Misinformation in videos spreads fast. Facebook wants to stop this.
The company uses outside fact-checkers for this work. These groups are trained by Facebook. They look at videos flagged by users or found by Facebook’s systems. The fact-checkers review the videos. They decide if the information is false or misleading. They use special tools provided by Facebook.
If a video is rated false, Facebook reduces its spread. The video appears lower in News Feed. Fewer people see it. Facebook also adds a warning label. This label tells people the video has false information. People see the warning before they share it too. Pages sharing false videos may face restrictions.
Facebook uses technology to help find videos needing review. Systems look for videos already debunked. They also find copies of known false videos. This helps the fact-checkers work faster. It covers more content. The system also finds videos similar to debunked ones.
This new video fact-checking works worldwide. It covers all languages Facebook fact-checks. The same rules apply everywhere. Facebook partners with fact-checking organizations in many countries. These partners started reviewing videos this week. The rollout continues.
(Facebook Expands Its Fact-Checking to Videos)
The goal is to slow misinformation. Videos can be very convincing. False health claims or fake news in videos cause real harm. Facebook states this is part of its ongoing effort. Keeping the platform safe is important. Users deserve accurate information. This change helps achieve that.