Factchecking

Factchecking

Website
Factchecking

Founded in 2015

MBFC Factchecking is a website that provides a series of fact-checks on top political and other issues.

Factchecking is not affiliated with RAND. It was selected for this database because it fits our researchers' inclusion criteria.

Tool type
Verification
Status
Fully operational
Intended users
General public, Journalists
Cost
Free
Tool focus
This tool is content-focused. It directly evaluates information, such as the authenticity of a photo.
Method or technology
Human implementation
Is the tool automated?
No
Founding organization
MBFC News
Founder/primary contact
Dave Van Zandt

How is this tool working to address disinformation?

This tool aims to fight disinformation by identifying, exploring, and correcting false information.

Is there a connection with tech platforms?

None found

Who is funding the tool?

Information not available

Are there external evaluations?

None found

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