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 …
The increase in so-called “fake news” has created great concern in the U.S. news media. At present social media and other digital platforms play a significant role in the dissemination of news-making U.S. news consumers vulnerable to viewing potential misinformation and unverified information presented as …
From mainstream media to scholars to the general public, people are now talking about a new “epidemic” of fake news in the modern world, which is also called “misinformation” and “disinformation.” Political leaders and parties in a number of countries have now become vocal about the …
In recent years, theorists and practitioners of journalism have been increasingly confronted with the spread of false information in mass media. The internet and digital technology accelerate the spread of fake news enormously. The reliability of the information in the mass media is essential because …
While the internet, especially social media, have enabled sharing of information in ways never seen before, it has also opened doors to stories that are created to purposely misinform or deceive – fake news. Two studies offer insight into how the audience perceive and consume …
Support for the First Amendment freedoms among high school students is higher today than in previous years, but about 26 percent believe that it goes too far in the rights it guarantees. Kenneth Dautrich, professor at the University of Connecticut, carried out a survey in 2018 …
Ever since the USA saw its 2016 presidential election campaigns begin and thanks to President Donald Trump, “fake news” has now become a household phrase. From mainstream media to scholars to the general public, people are now talking about a new “epidemic” in the modern world, …
Fake news, which is false or misleading content intentionally dressed up to look like news articles, has been a much-talked topic since the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Social networking sites, especially Facebook, have been a boon for its users to come across misleading items. More confusion arises when users …
It’s time to retire the term “fake news,” says Margaret Sullivan, the media columnist for The Washington Post. Sullivan joined faculty and students at the University of Mississippi recently to discuss what she calls one of the leading threats to our democracy – fake news. Sullivan joined the Post …
Homophily refers to the tendency of individuals to connect and interact with others with similar traits. People apply these characteristics while talking about politics and engaging in conversation on social media. During the 2016 presidential elections, fake news was a much-discussed issue, and social media users …
President Trump constantly attacks mainstream press by terming it “fake news.” For example, he attacked CNN’s legitimacy by saying, “Not you, CNN. You’re fake news.” He also restricted access to the mainstream press by using social media, second-screening live during certain shows (e.g. Fox & …
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 …
