Fact-checkers of fake news are most likely preaching to the choir
An analysis by Alto Data Analytics casts doubt on the effectiveness of fact-checking, even though demand for it is growing
11 July 2019 - 12:16
Brussels — The EU has called on Facebook and other platforms to invest more in fact-checking, but a new study shows those efforts may rarely reach the communities worst affected by fake news.
The analysis by big-data firm Alto Data Analytics over a three-month period ahead of the EU elections in May casts doubt on the effectiveness of fact-checking, even though demand for it is growing...
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