3 New Ways of Fact-Checking on Google Search Results

Google recently shared three new features aimed at helping users fact-check more effectively when using their search engine. This information was shared through Google's official blog, and these three features are expected to assist in combating the spread of fake information and hoaxes on their search platform. Here are the three ways:

 

1. About This Image Feature

Google first introduced the "About This Image" feature, allowing users to get more information about the images appearing in search results. In this feature, users can click the three dots on an image to obtain information about that image.
 

 

This feature will help identify fake images or inaccurate information often included in images. In its latest update, this feature is now available for English-speaking users worldwide.

Information provided by the About This Image feature includes:

• Image History: Users can see the history of the image on Google, helping determine if the image is authentic at a specific time.
• Other search results for the image on other websites: Users can see how the image is used and described on other websites, providing different news or information about the same image. This information offers various facts and perspectives about the image.
• Image Metadata: Users can check the metadata of the image they are searching for. If available, image owners will add metadata to help identify whether the image was created using AI or is an original creation by a human.

 

 

2. Fact Check Explorer

Second, Google has updated the Fact Check Explorer, a tool designed to make it easier for users to check the sources of the information they provide. This will help users quickly find verified facts and avoid misinformation.
 

 

This feature can check topics or images entered by users directly. Users can then check the results of these topics that have been investigated by various organizations worldwide.

Google will release a global beta version that allows users to upload or copy the URL of any image to Fact Check Explorer. From here, users can see if the image has appeared in any fact-check examinations. This version also provides an overview of various contexts related to the image and its developments over time.

To view the simulation, please access the Google blog, as the current version cannot display the latest examination results.

 

3. Search Generative Experience (SGE)

Finally, Google introduced SGE or Search Generative Experience. This is a feature designed to provide more relevant search results with AI power.

SGE uses language modeling technology to provide more contextual and informative search results. This will help users obtain more accurate and diverse information.

With AI capabilities, users can find descriptions from various web pages to identify the truth of the information displayed. Users can view this through the "more about this page" feature.

In this way, users can check if the results provided align with the facts available from various sources.

However, it is important to note that some of these features are still in beta development and are only available in some countries. Google encourages users to try these new features and provides feedback to help them improve and further develop them.

With the introduction of these new features, Google hopes to enhance users' ability to fact-check and combat the spread of false information on their platform.