How is Facebook addressing false information through independent fact-checkers?
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We're committed to fighting the spread of false information on Facebook. In certain countries, we work with independent fact-checkers who are certified through the non-partisan International Fact-Checking Network to help identify and review false information. Fact-checkers check the facts and rate the accuracy of information.
Reducing the distribution of false information
Showing false information lower in Feed: If a fact-checker rates a photo, video, text or link as false, it will be moved lower in Feed. This significantly reduces the number of people who are likely to see it.
Taking action against repeat offenders: Pages and websites that repeatedly share false information will see their distribution reduced and their ability to advertise removed.
Using technology to find copies of false information: Each piece of information might have thousands of copies across Facebook, and they might have small differences like a different photo crop. We use machine-learning technology to detect these copies so that fact-checkers can focus on new information.
Reducing repeatedly fact-checked claims: We use technology and a review team to detect when a post contains particular common, widespread claims that multiple fact-checkers have said are false. This includes false claims about COVID-19.
Providing more information if you see false information
Providing more context on false information: When fact-checkers write articles with more information, you'll see a notice where you can click to see why.
Notifying people who shared false information: You'll receive a notification if you try to share a post that includes false information or have shared one in the past. Page admins will also be notified if they share posts with false information.
Rating options for fact-checkers: Learn more about rating options for independent fact-checkers as well as some guidelines and examples for content that is likely to fit within each rating.
Giving you ways to identify and give feedback on false information
Learn how to spot false information. Knowing what to look out for can help you make more informed decisions about what to read, trust, and share.
Provide feedback on posts you think are false. Let us know if you think a post is false. This is one of the signs we use when trying to identify false information.
Appeal a fact-checker's rating on your content: Let fact-checkers know if you corrected the content they rated or you think a fact-check got something wrong about your content.
