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 …
Social media became so vast that anyone can now share information with a wide audience. This leads to an abundance of information, moderated by very few fact-checkers: misinformation can easily spread throughout online platforms. However, researches show that social media users tend to perceive others …
Problems created by social media are not so new Technology is evolving fast and is altering society in ways we never saw coming. But some problems social media pose today are actually not that new. Regarding mass media, it has long been a story about who owns …
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 …
Almost half of the Twitter accounts spreading messages about the coronavirus pandemic since January 2020 have likely been bots, a recent study from Carnegie Melon University found. Researchers said these machine-programmed messages match the Russian and Chinese playbooks and aim to create unrest in America. Adam …
Social media platforms have been a boon for spreading inaccurate information about various issues, particularly health. These platforms are also a source of getting information about health and sciences. As a result, many people tend to believe inaccurate information that goes viral on these platforms. …
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 …
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, …
