Companies donated US$ 13.2 million to support the network of 135 organizations, distributed in 65 countries
Google and YouTube announce the creation of a Global Fact-Checking Fund through a grant from the International Fact-Checking Network of the Poynter Institute.
The fund will support a network of 135 organizations in 65 countries that verify information in more than 80 languages.
The donation of BRL 13.2 million is the largest single donation by Google and YouTube to combat misinformation, an effort that adds to the existing initiatives and programs with the same purpose of both companies through Google News Initiative.
Fact-checking organizations will be able to use the resources to incorporate new technologies, build or expand their digital presence, optimize verification tools and increase their ability to attract more readers, thanks to innovative formats such as audio, video and podcasts. The fund will be inaugurated in early 2023.
Starting next year, YouTube will run a series of trainings for fact-checking organizations interested in learning more about the platform and best practices for strategies and engagement with video content.
