Facebook third-party fact-checking
Facebook launches third-party fact-checking programme in Bangladesh
Facebook authorities on Sunday launched a third-party fact-checking programme in Bangladesh to reduce the spread of misinformation and improve the quality of the news people find online.
Facebook will partner with BOOM, which has been certified by the Poynter Institute's non-partisan International Fact Checking Network, said a press release from Facebook.
BOOM will review and rate the accuracy of stories including photos and videos in Bangladesh on Facebook from Sunday, it said.
Usually, when a third-party fact-checkers rates a story as false, it will appear lower in News Feed, significantly reducing its distribution.
Facebook said it is also working with BOOM in other countries such as India and Myanmar.
“We know that people want to see accurate information on Facebook and we’re excited to announce the continued growth of our third-party fact-checking programme through our partnership with BOOM for Bangladesh,” said Anjali Kapoor, Facebook’s News Partnership Director, APAC.
She also hoped that it will help build a more informed community and look forward to exploring more opportunities to expand this programme locally.