(CLOSED) Election Fact-Checking Tools and Best Practices (VIRTUAL)

Description

In this RTDNA/Google News Initiative training, we’ll explore ways to fight back against misinformation and disinformation during election coverage. We’ll use tools such as Google Fact-Check Explorer to track fact-checked images and stories. We’ll use reverse image search and other Google tools to check election claims. We’ll break down doctored video and audio with WatchFramebyFrame and Deepfake-o-meter. We’ll also look at the innovative Rolliapp.com to track disinformation spreaders on social channels. Participants get a handout with links to tools and exercise materials you can take to your newsroom. Prior to the training, set up a free Rolliapp.com “press pass” account as it takes a couple of days to get approved. Trainer: Mike Reilley, UIC senior lecturer and founder of JournalistsToolbox.ai. @itsmikereilley | @journtoolbox