Facebook adds fact-checkers

Facebook said on Monday that it had expanded its third-party fact-checking programme in India as part of efforts to combat the spread of “fake news” on its platform ahead of the general election.

It said it had added to its roster of fact-checkers entities such as the India Today Group and Factly, which will review articles, photos and videos to “help identify and take action against more types of misinformation”.

“Starting today, India Today Group, Vishvas.news, Factly, Newsmobile and Fact Crescendo, all of whom are certified through a non-partisan International Fact-Checking Network, will review news stories on Facebook for facts, and rate their accuracy,” a Facebook statement said.