Coronavirus: misinformation is leading to ‘fake news’ anxieties in Dutch refugee communities
New research shows how a lack of basic information caused by the language barrier can lead to the spread of fake news in refugee communites.
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Grenfell Tower: how Twitter users fought off fake news to honour Muslim heroes
A new analysis of 44,000 tweets reveals that fake news isn’t always persuasive.
Fake news: emotions and experiences, not more data, could be the antidote
The world faces a collision between facts and alternative facts – so how do experts get their message heard over the din of fake news?
Medieval England loved rumours, conspiracies and fake news about queens
Rumours and gossip swirled around medieval England whenever there was societal unrest.
Why Emmanuel Macron’s plan for a European agency to fend off fake news makes sense
Fake news doesn’t respect borders so working together is the only option.
Facebook wants to combat fake news with ID checks – with ‘grave implications’ for our privacy
People could be asked to prove their identity to continuing posting political content or adverts on Facebook.
To combat conspiracy theories teach critical thinking – and community values
Combating conspiracy theories with correct information is not enough.
Coronavirus: fake news less of a problem than confusing government messages – new study
Cardiff University’s news diary study during the pandemic found the public were confused about a number of issues and became more critical of the UK government.
The Trump dossier and verification in the era of fake news
Buzzfeed is being damned for publishing unverified and salacious information about the president-elect, raising questions about media ethics in the digital world.
Sacha Baron Cohen’s new show is just what we need in an era of fake news
The British comedian’s sly docu-comedy format is perfect for helping people understand and navigate the proliferation of fake news.
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