The future of fact-checking in the algorithmic society
Fact-checking saw a rapid expansion in the mid 2010s when major social media platforms, especially Meta, started funding these activities. Today, however, fact checkers stand at a critical juncture. The early 2020s brought them three interrelated yet distinct crises: financial, technological, and legitimacy crises. The post The future of fact-checking in the algorithmic society first appeared on HKS Misinformation Review .
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Published: 28 July 2026
Source: HKS Misinformation Review
Category: Research
Topics: Misinformation
Retrieved: 29 July 2026
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