FULL Fact, a UK-based nonprofit, has announced that it will use its AI tools — Search, Alerts, and Real-time — to prevent the spread of false information during Nigeria’s upcoming general election on February 25, 2023.
The organisation combats misinformation through fact-checking and campaigns.
International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), Africa Check, Dubawa, and FactCheckHub will use Full Fact’s AI tools to scrutinise election-related claims.
The Search tool assists in locating the most important claims to fact-check each day by monitoring online content, social media, and RSS feeds.
The Alerts tool notifies fact-checkers of recurrences of previously debunked false information, allowing them to act quickly and introduce accurate information into public discourse.
The Real-time tool provides an instantaneous transcription of town halls, interviews, and debates, eliminating the need for manual transcription and providing a record of verifiable claims.
What’s more, Full Fact claims its regional fact-checking partners will receive o
ngoing training and assistance throughout the election process.
The Nigerian governm
ent has also signed agreements with Google and Meta — the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram — to assist the country in combating fake news during the upcoming elections.
Consequently, Google donated $2 million to make the project possible.
According to Google’s Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager, Nigeria, Dawn Dimowo, ‘This builds on our ongoing efforts to support local fact-checking initiatives. We’re proud to support this important project and make a positive difference in the world.’
