Misinformation…disinformation…fake news…alternative facts…we have become all too familiar with all of these words and phrases in recent years. False information plagues the internet, especially on social media where everyone has a platform to create “fake news” or to spread it knowingly or not. That is …
Misinformation related to COVID-19 gets more engagement in social media when it comes from political leaders and celebrities, a new study found. While only 20% of inaccurate or misleading claims came from public figures such as political leaders and celebrities, those posts account for 69% of …
In the present fast-moving era of complex information environment, news consumers must make quick judgments regarding news-related statements that often come in bits and pieces with very little context. A new Pew Research Center survey carried out among 5,035 U.S. adults tried to find out whether …
In the networked media ecosystem where information is abundant, rumors spread like wildfire and fake news maintains a large presence in media, everybody is looking for a sustainable model for fact-checking. A five-member team, including three journalists with more than 30 years of experience combined, found …
Imagine a program that tests your news for accuracy before you see it. That’s what Robert Hendrickson hopes he can do with NewsCheck. The New York native has spent most of his adult life in the technology world, most recently with owning and operating The William …
