MediaBias Ratings

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MediaBias Ratings

Founded in 2015

MBFC is a web-based platform that produces media bias ratings based on a website's level and direction of bias, and also identifies questionable and conspiracy sources.

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

Tool type

Credibility scoring

Status

Fully operational

Intended users

General public

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 works to counter disinformation by providing users with more information about source bias, allowing them to make informed decisions and to seek out objective information.

Is there a connection with tech platforms?

None found

Who is funding the tool?

Information not available

Are there external evaluations?

None found