Misinformation campaigns have ruled the roost since the coronavirus outbreak. Google is stepping in with funds and resources to fight that.
Helping the world make sense of this information requires a broad response, involving scientists, journalists, public figures, technology platforms and many others. Collaboration is a crucial component of journalism’s response to a story as complicated and all-encompassing as COVID-19. As fact-checkers address heightened demand for their work, we are providing immediate support to several organisations.