We would like to use this milestone to introduce our achievements in fighting the spread of misinformation since 2019

Thank you all for your support of our fact-checking efforts.

Do you know how to verify information you found on social media? Have you ever checked the veracity of what you are sharing?

HKBU Fact Check has been improving our detection process to counter misinformation.

You are welcome to submit any suspicious content to us.

Misinformation is closely associated with every aspect of people’s daily lives. A study found a fairly large number of citizens considered the problem of fake news as severe. Fact check should be a basic skill for every citizen.

2021 is a year of pandemic and infodemic. A surge in fake news exploited public fear and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Tokyo Olympics has also been targeted by misinformation. Citizens should keep alert and actively utilize the fact check service.

The patterns of false or misleading information can be identified: confusing the concepts, sharing information in false context, or partially presenting the content.

If the public can recognize these patterns, the misinformation can be easily identified.

What is the value of fact-checking? How to improve the information environment? When looking back on the year of 2021, members of HKBU Fact Check would like to share their observations and reflections on fact-checking.

HKBU Fact Check focuses on student practicing and are committed to building a community of practice in fact-checking.

Some of HKBU teachers and students shared their experience at HKBU Fact Check.