The internet has transformed how we communicate, access information, and connect with each other, but it can be challenging to navigate the mix of accurate information and misleading content. Fact-checking and content moderation are ways to help shine a light on confusing or inaccurate claims as we try to make sense of what we encounter online. And while fact-checking is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of information, some will argue that fact-checking and content moderation is a threat to free speech. This raises important questions about the role of online platforms and what responsibility they have to their users. Here we explore where fact-checking stands today, how platforms are handling content moderation, and the impact these changes are having.
