AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
The Evolution of Fact-Checking in Political Journalism
This chapter examines the rise and importance of fact-checking in political journalism as a response to misinformation and bias in traditional reporting. It discusses the establishment of fact-checking platforms and their impact on evaluating political statements, introducing a unique rating system based on truthfulness. The chapter critically evaluates the objectivity of fact-checking practices, exploring their limitations and the potential biases inherent in the selection of statements to scrutinize.