Unveiling the Truth: France TV's Fact-Checking Detectives
Nowadays, with the rapid spread of fake news, fact-checking is more crucial than ever. "Les Révélateurs", a unique team of investigators at France TV, are on the case!
With a commitment to ensure that the visual contents you see on France TV are authentic and unedited, Les Révélateurs apply a variety of tools to analyse visual content witnessed on the field as well as content that becomes viral on the internet. They search for indications that something has been altered or made to appear different based on two mandatory steps: the date (when it was created) and the place (where it was created). This way, the team guarantees that the content users see on their screen is authentic and verified.
Examining images and videos posted on social media platforms is a significant portion of their work. They search through stacks of data, like digital bloodhounds (*), trying to find the reality hidden beneath what you see. They employ a method known as ‘Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to do their investigative job using freely accessible and easily obtainable resources. This contributes to the consistency of the news you see on French TV.
Checking facts is not simple. To filter out lies and maintain the credibility of news, it takes a great deal of careful inspection and double-checking. Les Révélateurs collaborate closely with many news organizations, lending their knowledge to combat false information.
Because Les Révélateurs is committed to providing high-quality news and truthful reporting, they are like warriors for the truth! In their research, they even make use of satellite photos to verify content. The fact-checking team at France TV is an essential line of defense in a world where false information spreads quickly.
Want to know more about Les Révélateurs? Read the full article (in French) here.
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(*) The inspiration for the word 'Digital Bloodhounds' comes from the dog breed 'Bloodhounds'.
For more information on ‘Digital Bloodhounds’, check the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/threat-hunting-digital-bloodhound-cybersecurity-pankaj-gupta-8b6jf/