What’s the first thought that comes to mind when you need more information about something?
“Google it”, of course.
To combat the spread of false information, Google has come up with some tools for fact-checking information online.
It’s essentially a search engine that gathers information from independent fact-checkers all over the internet.
You may see fact-check articles in your search results if you search for a controversial topic.
The tab will contain information about the site, as well as your connection security status.
People can (and do) manipulate images with software to create or support false information.
Altered images aren’t the only culprits of false information, though.
Images taken out of context can be just as misleading.
But with Google Image Search, users can check the authenticity of any image on Google.
Here’show to do a reverse image search on Android and iPhone.
In addition, certain images on Google may now carry a “fact check” label.
you could also use tools likeFotoForensicsto see if an image has been altered.
To get started:
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Stop the Spread of Fake Information
False information isn’t just a minor inconvenienceit can be harmful.
