Astro AWANI launches AI-powered Fact-Checking Lab ahead of debate

KUALA LUMPUR: Astro AWANI will activate its AI-powered Fact-Checking Lab in conjunction with the highly anticipated “Debat Model Baharu Ekonomi Malaysia”.

The Fact-Checking Lab is scheduled to take off on Wednesday, 9 August 2023 at the Astro AWANI newsroom in All Asia Broadcast Center, MRANTI Park, here.

The Fact-Checking Lab is a maiden effort by the 24/7 News and Future Affairs channel, and Astro AWANI has partnered with esteemed economist and academician, Datuk Dr Madeline Berma, to lead the fact verifications.

The Fact-Checking Lab will employ the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to meticulously scrutinise facts, data, as well as contextual information that each debater will be presenting.

With the collaboration of Dr Madeline Berma, the Lab aims to uphold the highest standards of accuracy and transparency in the discourse of economic matters.

The Fact-Checking Lab will also be streamed ‘live’ on Astro AWANI social media platforms to provide insights into the inner workings of the lab.

The initiative represents Astro AWANI’s commitment to fostering a culture of credibility and responsibility in media, and the AI-powered Fact-Checking Lab is a significant stride towards achieving that objective.

The Lab's operations will be transparent and non-partisan, focusing solely on the accuracy of information presented by the debaters.

“Debat Model Baharu Ekonomi Malaysia” featuring Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli and Bachok Member of Parliament, Syahir Sulaiman is set to take place tonight and will be broadcast live on Astro AWANI and RTM.