What are fact checkers? On a basic level fact checking is just verifying any information that is being presented. They allow for the freedom of speech to go uninfringed by letting anyone post what they will, but still maintain and ensure that misinformation does not run rampant. In the modern age, it is incredibly easy to post misinformation, purposely or otherwise. Fact checking was added to numerous social media platforms starting in 2016, starting with Facebook, with other major sites like Google, Twitter, and Instagram. Fact checks take many different forms, but they all fulfill the same purpose of showing if and what misinformation is being shown in a news story, article, or even posts by the everyday person. In most cases, fact checkers are third party companies that are brought to the platforms. A majority of these companies are nonprofit, allowing them to remain largely unbiased. Many companies were used for different areas of expertise, such as Politifact.com for politi...