Not sure who to trust or where to find reliable, fact-based information? False and misleading claims can spread around the world in a matter of minutes, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction. At a time when false claims can spread faster than facts, independent verification is essential.
That's where DW Fact check comes in. Allow us to introduce ourselves and explain more about our work. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video DW fact-checkers investigate a wide range of claims and stories.
This can include statements made by politicians, government officials and political parties, as well as claims involving celebrities, athletes, business leaders and non-profit organizations. We verify the authenticity of images, videos or audios that go viral on major social media platforms. Increasingly, we also investigate whether widely shared content is authentic or has been generated or manipulated using artificial intelligence.
To decide which topics to fact-check, we assess claims based on four criteria: At DW Fact check, we investigate the origin of a claim, when and where it emerged, whether it has been manipulated, and who is behind it. Whenever possible, we trace claims back to their original source and examine the evidence supporting them. We then compare the claim with reliable data, documents and expert assessments to determine its accuracy.
To fact-check information, we use a range of open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools and verification techniques. DW has created a dedicated website where you can learn more about the verification workflows and tools we regularly use. There, you can explore methods for verifying images, videos, audio recordings, sources and text-based claims.
Transparency is an essential part of our work. Every fact check includes hyperlinks to the sources used in our reporting whenever possible, allowing readers to review the same evidence our journalists relied on. Like all DW journalism, our fact checks are based on information that has been verified through reliable and independent sources.
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