The term “fake news” does not encompass all the nuances of the misinformation phenomenon, which employs more insidious and refined techniques than simply spreading made-up stories. To combat this phenomenon, Zeta, the publication of the Luiss Master in Journalism and Multimedia Communication, has launched Zeta Check, its official fact-checking section, which produces debunking articles on the most widespread false news.
During the Master’s program, interns will be taught how to recognize misinformation articles and the rigorous methodology needed to create effective fact-checking. Thanks to collaboration with the Luiss Data Lab and IDMO (Italian Digital Media Observatory), students will learn techniques and have the opportunity to participate in meetings with journalists who dedicate their time to fact-checking activities.
They will also engage with representatives from the European Commission and major companies like Meta and Google about ways to provide users with reliable information. Rai is also part of IDMO, which has produced “Pills Against Misinformation,” short videos encouraging users to identify the signs of false or manipulated news.
Fact-checking is one of the fastest-growing branches of journalism, offering great opportunities to those who master the technique. It is a continuously evolving field where the development of Artificial Intelligence plays a key role, enabling disinformers to create increasingly credible fake news, images, and deepfake videos, but it can also be leveraged by new fact-checkers to combat misinformation.
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