How Tech Giants Are Joining Forces to Fight Fake News
In high school US history, I learned that a trustworthy press is the immune system of democracy. As a news consumer, like most folks, I want news we can trust. That means standing up for trustworthy news media and learning how to spot clickbait and deceptive news.
A group of tech industry leaders, academic institutions, and nonprofits are teaming up and funding a combined $14M million to launch the News Integrity Initiative, a global consortium focused on helping people make informed judgments about the news they read and share online. The Initiative’s mission is to advance news literacy and increase trust in journalism around the world by convening meetings with industry experts and funding applied research and projects.