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The initiation came years ago by <\/span>the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN)<\/span><\/a>, and now the day serves as a reminder of the collective media responsibility to highlight truth in an era where misinformation spreads rapidly.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a world overwhelmed by the high intensity of information flows, and many times with misinformation, fact-checkers play a crucial role in separating truth from lie. From debunking viral social media hoaxes to keeping public figures accountable, fact-checkers\u2019 work strengthens democratic societies by ensuring that important decisions are based on facts, not fiction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Supporting facts isn\u2019t just a job for professionals and journalists, it\u2019s a common responsibility we all share. Whether sharing news online or engaging in public debates, individuals should always prioritize credible sources and critical thinking. On how to do it we have created some interactive courses on this platform.<\/span><\/p>\n

The recent rise of AI-generated content, deep fakes, and manipulating media has made fact-checking more challenging, and more necessary than ever. False claims about elections (like European <\/span>elites responsible<\/span><\/a> for Le Pen political sentencing), public health (like viruses and spores of Ebola or COVID), and different political (like the US and the EU <\/span>have spent millions of dollars to destroy<\/span><\/a> traditional values in Moldova) and conflict situations (from the war in Ukraine to the confrontations in the South Caucasus) can have real-world consequences, eroding trust in institutions and fueling division. Especially in Europe, where unity is so diverse and sometimes fragile.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Picture: Poynter Institute\u2019s IFCN<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

According to <\/span>the EU data<\/span><\/a> 71% of European citizens encounter misinformation several times monthly, with social media being the primary vector. Fact-checking organizations, such as <\/span>dpa<\/span><\/a> (Germany), <\/span>AFP Factuel<\/span><\/a> (France), <\/span>Maldita<\/span><\/a> (Spain), and <\/span>Demagog<\/span><\/a> (Poland), work tirelessly to counter this trend, but they need public support.<\/span><\/p>\n

We at PulseZ are sure that everyone can help in this fight and encourage especially young people to adopt simple habits to combat misinformation following some simple steps:<\/span><\/p>\n