Live media reliability index

Updated: 2026.02.26 6D ago 1 sources
Create a continuously updated, transparent scoreboard that measures the percentage of headlines and articles from major outlets that contain verifiably false claims. Start with headline coding (fast, high‑impact), expand to full articles and TV segments, and use human coders plus AI cross‑checks for scale and auditability. — A public, auditable reliability index would give platforms, researchers, and readers a concrete signal to adjust search rankings, citation practices, and training data, altering how truth is rewarded online.

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We can measure media reliability, and we should
José Duarte 2026.02.26 100% relevant
The article’s Media Reliability Project proposal (headline focus, full coding plan) and the author's claim of using Grok 5 and Gemini 4 to confirm findings exemplify this idea.
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