Dive into the world of fact-checking with the ANALYSIS podcast, featuring University of Vienna's Jakob-Moritz Eberl and APA's Florian Schmidt. Explore how AI and proactive strategies are shaping the fight against misinformation, and learn about the specialized training courses empowering journalists across Europe.
In the first official ANALYSIS podcast provided by the Austrian Press Agency’s (APA) “Rückfragehinweis” format, project members Jakob-Moritz Eberl from the University of Vienna and Florian Schmidt from APA discuss the fascinating world of fact-checking.
Eberl and Schmidt, furthermore, provide a detailed look into the development of a specialized learning course for journalists from Greece, Portugal, and Austria as part of the ANALYSIS project. This course is designed to empower journalists with essential skills to combat misinformation effectively.
One of the focal points of their discussion is the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the battle against fake news. Eberl and Schmidt explore how AI technologies can be leveraged to identify and verify information.
Finally, the podcast highlights the importance of proactive strategies like “Prebunking” and “Debunking” in promoting media literacy and enhancing fact-checking capabilities. These strategies serve as crucial tools in preemptively addressing misinformation before it gains traction.
Tune in to this podcast episode for a comprehensive discussion on misinformation detection techniques and the innovative initiatives within the ANALYSIS Erasmus+ project.
