Kildeenheten

Kildeenheten refers to a system in Norwegian television news that categorizes the sources of information into groups. This system was introduced by Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) in 2006 to provide more transparency about the credibility of news sources. The source categorization is based on a ranking system, which assigns a "value" to the credibility of the source, based on its reputation, expertise and objectivity.

According to the system, sources are grouped into three categories: A, B, and C. Category A sources are considered highly credible and include established news agencies, research institutions, and government reports. Category B sources are considered somewhat credible, including newspapers, online news sites, and blogs. Category C sources are considered low credibility, including personal websites, anonymous sources, and unverifiable online information. The catgeories A, B and C have clear criterias for grouping the sources into categories.

Critics argue that the usage of the source categories A, B and C can be too rigid and does not provide a nuanced picture of the complexity of modern news sources. This has led some to suggest that a more nuanced system or additional labels be introduced to provide a clearer distinction between the categories. Proponents of the current system argue that it helps viewers make informed decisions about the credibility of the information they consume.