Towards automated fact checking with Andreas Vlachos: Capabilities and limitations of the current technology

The video discusses the role of fact-checking during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the challenges and limitations of current automated fact-checking technologies. It emphasizes the importance of updating fact checks with new data and the potential for AI to assist human experts. The discussion also contrasts fact-checking in healthcare with political contexts, noting the clearer responses available in scientific domains. The video concludes with a focus on the need for human oversight in fact-checking processes.

What examples does the speaker provide regarding misinformation during the pandemic?

What does the speaker suggest about the consistency of information across different languages?

How does the speaker view the relationship between automated and human fact-checking?

What is the speaker's opinion on the role of AI in fact-checking?