The Arabi Facts Hub organizes specialized fact-checking training at Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper

 

 

The Arabi Facts Hub organized a specialized training day on fact-checking skills at Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper, with the participation of 15 journalists from various editorial departments. The training aimed to enhance fact-checking practices and develop verification tools within newsrooms.

The training spanned a full day and consisted of three consecutive sessions focusing on the core aspects of fact-checking in the digital environment, particularly in light of the growing prevalence of AI-generated content. The training methods varied, including interactive explanations, practical applications, and open discussions.

The sessions were as follows:

First Session: Verifying AI-Generated Content
Presented by fact-checking expert and trainer Ahmed Esmat, this session focused on tools and methodologies for detecting misleading content produced by generative AI models, as well as techniques for verifying digitally generated texts and images.

Second Session: Pre-Publication Fact-Checking: "An Error-Free News Story"
Presented by journalist and fact-checker Samia Allam, this session addressed the importance of fact-checking before publication and its role in building credibility. It also reviewed common errors in journalistic content and methods to avoid them.

Third Session: Tools and Methodologies for Verifying Images and Videos
Presented by journalist and fact-checker Ahmed Gamal, this session focused on essential skills for verifying visual media using OSINT tools and reverse search techniques, alongside practical examples of common visual misinformation in news coverage.

This training is part of the Arabi Facts Hub’s vision to promote a culture of fact-checking in newsrooms by delivering practical training within media institutions in collaboration with a group of distinguished Arab trainers and experts. It also aims to equip journalists with tools to detect digital misinformation and combat information disorder.

The Arabi Facts Hub continues its efforts to expand its institutional programs in Egypt and the Arab world through training tailored to meet the needs of newsrooms in the areas of fact-checking, data journalism, artificial intelligence, and digital storytelling.