How can we tell reliable information from misleading claims? Join this data.europa academy webinar to discover how research, smart data and digital tools can support fact-checking. Learn how biases shape the way claims are presented and interpreted, and how recognising misleading tactics in advance can help counter misinformation.

Featuring Elena Musi (University of Liverpool) and Florian Stoeckel (University of Exeter), the session will introduce a fact-checking tool and explore how smart data helps investigate the causes of misinformation. It will also examine why true and false information can be difficult to distinguish, how people use fact-checking websites, and how social media comments influence their perceptions. The webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A session.