Fact-checking Technologies Against Disinformation in the Modern Information Space

Modern journalism is characterized by multimedia and dynamics, which generally reflects changes in all aspects of socio-political life. The information space is an ideal platform for spreading manipulative, false information. Under such conditions, fact-checking becomes one of the means of countering informational threats and manipulations. Therefore, there is a need for theoretical understanding and awareness of its ability to combat information distortion. Information wars, large-scale distribution of fake news, commissioned materials produce the need to verify information that can save from a humanitarian crisis. Thus, the question of the development of journalism in the context of the civilizational development of society becomes especially relevant. The article characterizes fact-checking as a method of fact-checking, identifies typological features, and clarifies the importance of fact-checking in the formation of the modern information space. Despite its practical use, fact-checking has not been sufficiently studied by Ukrainian scientists. The question of distinguishing the meaning and use of such terms as fact-checking, fact-checking, and verification is relevant. Implementation of fact-checking takes place according to certain rules. Public speeches, statements, promises that contain facts and documentary information are the objects of verification. Social narratives, published materials in the mass media also fall into the field of fact-checking. It was emphasized that the mass distribution of intentionally false information caused the emergence of an anti-trend of fakes. This is evidenced by the activity of more than 120 fact-check resources in the world, which currently generate research by expert mass media. It was concluded that in the conditions of overflowing media space with informational speculations, journalists need to use various online tools to establish the credibility of content, and not just focus on the general rules for verifying messages. Fact-checking as a fact-checking method is used in many countries of the world, because this method is impartial, is carried out according to clear rules and has individual training of a practical nature