rbutr

rbutr

Website
rbutr

Founded in 2012

Rbutr is a collaborative online platform that is developing a database of webpages, each of which is a rebuttal of another webpage, with the goal of combating disinformation and reducing fake news. It does not distinguish between true or false, it just identifies rebuttals to provide users with a more diverse set of perspectives.

rbutr 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
Cost
Free
Tool focus
This tool is both content- and process-focused. It directly evaluates information (e.g., authenticating a photo), but also assesses how information is produced and disseminated.
Method or technology
Crowdsourcing
Is the tool automated?
No
Founding organization
rbutr
Founder/primary contact
Shane Greenup

How is this tool working to address disinformation?

This tool aims to counter disinformation by exposing information consumers to diverse viewpoints including those that are opposed to their own.

Is there a connection with tech platforms?

None found

Who is funding the tool?

Start-Up Chile

Are there external evaluations?

None found

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