On the occasion of International Fact-Checking Day, Google announced the expansion of some features of Google Search in 40 additional languagesamong which the Italianto help users quickly verify information, images and online sources.
Google Search: new fact-checking tools in 40 languages
The first new feature concerns the “Information on this page“, which allows you to obtain additional details about the visited page, such as the Wikipedia description, news or reviews about it. This tool helps evaluate thereliability and theauthority of the source, providing greater context.
The second enhanced feature is “About this image“, which allows you to control the background and context of images online. Thanks to this tool, it is possible to verify theauthenticity and theorigin of images, avoiding falling into traps of visual misinformation. Something very convenient, especially in this period in which AI-generated images and deep fakes seem to be the order of the day.
Expanding these features to 40 additional languages, including the Italiandemonstrates Google's commitment to fighting the disinformation globally, providing users with effective tools to critically evaluate the information they encounter online. Something necessary, given that many users use Google to inform themselves every day.
Google's announcement on International Fact-Checking Day represents an important step in the fight against online misinformation. This tool, however, will not make a difference if users won't make the extra effort to search for additional information on pages and images. Even with these tools, therefore, we must remember the importance of training to combat fake news. Maybe, starting from our column “The hoax of the week”.
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