Company Created Tool To Identify Trusted News Sources

The video discusses Media Literacy Week and introduces NewsGuard, a tool that rates the reliability of news sources using journalistic criteria. NewsGuard employs trained journalists to evaluate websites and provides 'nutrition labels' to explain ratings. The tool is available as a browser extension, showing ratings in search results and social media feeds. A green rating indicates a reliable source, while a red rating suggests unreliability. NewsGuard is used by libraries and schools, with positive feedback from educators. The video also highlights the rapid spread of misinformation, especially in health topics.

What is the primary focus of Media Literacy Week as discussed in the video?

• Learning to create media content

• Understanding media history

• Identifying false information

• Improving digital skills

How does NewsGuard determine the reliability of news sources?

• By employing trained journalists

• Based on social media trends

• Through user feedback

• Using AI algorithms

What score must a website achieve to be considered a generally reliable source by NewsGuard?

• 80 points or higher

• 50 points or higher

• 60 points or higher

• 70 points or higher

What tool does NewsGuard offer to help users access their ratings?

• A printed guide

• A desktop application

• A browser extension

• A mobile app

What was the most significant category of misinformation identified by NewsGuard before COVID-19?

• Political misinformation

• Health misinformation

• Financial misinformation

• Environmental misinformation