**Google News Initiative: New reporting tools to combat online misinformation and improve digital literacy**
*New resources to help journalists identify and report on false and misleading content*
*Training and education programs to enhance digital literacy skills*
*Collaboration with news organizations and fact-checking partners*
**Mountain View, Calif.** – The Google News Initiative (GNI) today announced a series of new reporting tools and educational programs to combat online misinformation and improve digital literacy. These resources are designed to help journalists and the public identify, understand, and report on false and misleading content online.
**New Reporting Tools**
GNI has launched a new set of reporting tools to help journalists identify and report on false and misleading content. These tools include:
* **Fact Check Explorer:** A searchable database of fact checks from over 100 fact-checking organizations around the world.
* **Misinfo Monitor:** A real-time monitoring tool that tracks the spread of false and misleading content on social media.
* **YouTube Misinfo Tool:** A tool that helps journalists identify and report on false and misleading videos on YouTube.
**Training and Education Programs**
In addition to the new reporting tools, GNI is also launching a series of training and education programs to enhance digital literacy skills. These programs include:
* **Digital Literacy Training:** A free online course that teaches the public how to identify and avoid false and misleading content online.
* **Fact-Checking Training:** A training program for journalists on how to fact-check and report on false and misleading content.
* **News Literacy Workshops:** Workshops for students and educators on how to evaluate the credibility of news and information sources.
**Collaboration with News Organizations and Fact-Checking Partners**
GNI is working with news organizations and fact-checking partners around the world to combat online misinformation and improve digital literacy. These partnerships include:
* **The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN):** A global network of fact-checking organizations that work together to promote accuracy and truth in journalism.
* **The Poynter Institute:** A non-profit journalism organization that provides training and resources to journalists around the world.
* **The News Literacy Project:** A non-profit organization that works to improve news literacy skills in the public.
**Quotes**
“Online misinformation is a serious problem that erodes trust in journalism and undermines democracy,” said Richard Gingras, vice president of News at Google. “We are committed to working with journalists, fact-checkers, and educators to combat this problem and improve digital literacy skills.”
“The new reporting tools and educational programs from the Google News Initiative are essential resources in the fight against online misinformation,” said Alexios Mantzarlis, director of the International Fact-Checking Network. “These tools will help journalists and the public identify, understand, and report on false and misleading content.”
“Digital literacy is a critical skill in the 21st century,” said Kelly McBride, vice president of the Poynter Institute. “The Google News Initiative’s new programs will help people of all ages learn how to evaluate the credibility of news and information sources.”
**About the Google News Initiative**
The Google News Initiative is a global effort to support journalism and improve access to quality news. The initiative includes a range of programs and initiatives, including training and development, product innovation, and research. For more information, visit g.co/newsinitiative.
**Contact:**
Josephine Monberg
Google News Initiative
josephinem@google.com.
