Misinformation isn’t just a background risk, it’s a direct threat to the integrity of your insights and the trust of your clients. With an estimated 62% of online data already considered unreliable (Prezly), media intelligence platforms face mounting pressure to deliver accurate, actionable information. AI-driven misinformation campaigns are growing more sophisticated, and traditional fact-checking methods are struggling to keep up.
If you’re evaluating solutions for your media intelligence platform, understanding what a modern News API can do—and how it can help you stay ahead of these challenges—is essential.
As misinformation spreads faster and further, trust becomes your most important asset. Companies that prioritize data reliability, credibility and transparency will win client confidence and stand out from competitors. A study by Precisely show that 67% of decision-makers in 2025 expressed incomplete trust in their organizations’ data—a significant jump from previous years. This trust gap can lead to missed opportunities and reputational risk if not addressed.
Fact-checking is still important, but the sheer volume and speed of today’s information flows can overwhelm even the most diligent teams. Algorithms often amplify sensational or emotionally charged content, pushing false narratives into the mainstream. For media intelligence platforms, relying on manual checks alone can leave your platform vulnerable to delivering skewed or outdated insights.
A robust News API equips your platform with the tools to go beyond reactive fact-checking and proactively defend against misinformation. It should include:
This is where Webz.io’s News API provides a critical advantage. By delivering trusted data from reputable sources, enriched with source credibility filters, the API empower media intelligence platforms to proactively defend against misinformation.
The fight against misinformation requires a multi-faceted approach. Webz.io’s News API directly supports these essential strategies by:
Media intelligence professionals need to be discerning consumers of information, not just for their own teams, but for their clients as well. Educating your users about the risks of weaponized misinformation and how your platform addresses them is key to building lasting trust. To learn more about how Webz.io’s News API can help your platform navigate the era of misinformation and protect your clients’ trust, schedule a call with our experts today.
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