Automated Fact Checking
Data Skeptic · Kyle Polich with guest Mevan Babakar from Full Fact
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Show Notes
Fake news can be responded to with fact-checking. However, it's easier to create fake news than the fact check it.
Full Fact is the UK's independent fact-checking organization. In this episode, Kyle interviews Mevan Babakar, head of automated fact-checking at Full Fact.
Our discussion talks about the process and challenges in doing fact-checking. Full Fact has been exploring ways in which machine learning can assist in automating parts of the fact-checking process. Progress in areas like this allows journalists to be more effective and rapid in responding to new information.