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How is Facebook addressing false information through independent fact-checkers?
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.
