Using Algorithms to Detect Fake News – The State of the Art

Summary: Just how accurate are algorithms at spotting fake news and are we ready to turn them loose to suppress material they don't find credible. Here are some considerations and stories about some of the companies trying to build these fact-checkers. The first two are in fact fake. You may actually have seen them during last fall's election coverage. The third headline however is true, but not with the implications you may think.