The BBC versus The Canary: two experts have their say
The Canary has been accused of spreading “fake news” about the BBC’s political editor. We asked two media experts to examine the issue.
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Coronavirus: conspiracy theories and fake videos fuel rise in Islamophobia
COVID-19 has led to a rise in Islamophobia, with fake news and racist memes shared online, new research finds.
We made deceptive robots to see why fake news spreads, and found a weakness
We used game theory to show you only need a small amount of fake news to disrupt any group discussion. But we also found a way you can fight back.
Coronavirus is a breeding ground for conspiracy theories – here’s why that’s a serious problem
Conspiracy theories bloom in times of uncertainty and foster distrust of medical authorities.
Repeated political soundbites can influence how people think – even if they disagree with the message
Repeating negative messaging can have a sleeper effect, and influence people’s views in the longer term.
Facebook’s not a threat to the UK election
Privacy and fact-checking are still big issues but risks from bots and foreign influence have been overblown.
For young refugees, a mobile phone can be as important as food and water when arriving in a new country
But out-of-date kit, lack of access to digital technologies and expensive mobile broadband packages can all act as barriers to being able to operate successfully in the digital world.
What impact will the coronavirus pandemic have on anti‑vaxxers?
Vocal vaccine critics may not find the audience they’re looking for while the pandemic rages.
Philosophy at school gives young people the tools to discuss difficult topics such as the Israel‑Gaza war
The subject of philosophy is specifically designed to promote critical thinking skills and teach people how to have difficult conversations about controversial issues.
Don’t look up: several asteroids are heading towards Earth – here’s how we deal with threats in real life
There’s no need to panic about the asteroids heading ‘close’ to Earth in January.
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