Fact-checking is a meticulous process aimed at verifying the accuracy of content published on social media platforms. The primary objective of this effort is to establish facts, combat misinformation, and restore trust in core public information.

Structure and Functions of Fact-checking
Topic Selection: Focusing on the most sensitive and widely viral topics in the public sphere.

Deep Verification: Conducting field and technical audits to ensure information accuracy.

Transparency: Providing clear explanations regarding the methods and tools used for verification.

Direct Publication: Disseminating checking results as broadly as possible, often directly adjacent to the original fake content on the platforms themselves.

Fact-checking work requires comprehensive expertise in social media platforms and the utilization of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools for precise verification and geolocation of images and videos.

Techniques and Statistics of Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Agence France-Presse (AFP) has developed the world's most extensive fact-checking network, comprising 126 journalists across 43 offices operating in 26 languages, averaging 19 fact-checks per day.

In 2025, a total of 6,855 fact-checks were published, categorized under the following primary topics:

Artificial Intelligence: 754 fact-checks

Israeli–Palestinian Conflict: 254 fact-checks

War in Ukraine: 253 fact-checks

Climate: 184 fact-checks

Migrants: 171 fact-checks

US Politics: 157 fact-checks

Iran Situation: 155 fact-checks