TREADING A TRICKY PATH: The New York Times Co has introduced two new digital paid apps as it expands its subscription offerings to entice new readers to pay for its products. — AFP
WASHINGTON: The viral spread of hoaxes and misinformation ahead of the US election and Brexit referendum two years ago was a wake-up call for many established news media, who have gone on the offensive to shore up their credibility and help filter out fake news.
Major media organizations, often in partnership with big technology and social media firms, have stepped up fact-checking and other steps to support fact-based journalism.
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