Tired of being exposed to news reports you suspect have little or no factual basis? So are Twitter and Facebook.
The online social networks have joined a network of more than 30 international media companies and organizations that aims to improve the quality of information found online by weeding out hoaxes and fake news reports. The First Draft Coalition’s partner network, which includes outlets such as the New York Times and CNN, is intended to train journalists in how to use the web to find and report news.
