CheckFirst

CheckFirst is a software and methodologies company that empowers the fight against disinformation. Founded by a developer and two journalists, we specialize in creating cutting-edge tools and practices to counter and monitor fake news and influence campaigns. What sets us apart is the complementarity of our founding team, which allows us to approach problems in a comprehensive and innovative way.

Our mission is to provide stakeholders in the fight against disinformation with methodologies and solutions. We bring them together, facilitate cooperation, and give them access to state-of-the-art verification technologies. Additionally, we offer a secure place for them to store all their work.

In essence, we are the link that connects those who fight against disinformation in any capacity. Since our establishment, CheckFirst has been involved in numerous high-level projects, including content monitoring, political ads monitoring, and the development of research tools for data analysis and investigations. We believe that the fight against disinformation requires collaboration between journalists, citizens, policy makers, and researchers.

Our solutions aim to connect, organize, and scale up their work. Our approach is based on three pillars: a standardized methodology to spot and debunk fake news, a network of disinformation fighters to collaborate and combine skills, and a series of tools to help fact-checkers become more effective in a safe environment. Our methodology is inspired by the best fact-checking standards around the world, incorporating a variety of sources to ensure a plurality of references.

We provide training that meets the highest standards while remaining accessible for smaller initiatives and younger journalists. Transparency, rigorous follow-up, and the latest searching tools and techniques are at the core of our training programs. CheckFirst is also a network that fosters collaboration and synergy among different types of disinformation fighters.

By pooling work methods and skills, we raise the standards in information verification. Join us in the fight against disinformation and subscribe to our newsletter, Indeed, to stay up to date with our latest publications. Together, we can make a difference.

CheckFirst, empowering the fight against disinformation