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Spread of fake news prompts literacy efforts in schools
Several more states are expected to consider such bills in the coming year, including Arizona, New York and Hawaii.
Beware the hoax
Most fake news stories on WhatsApp are video based.
Fake news destroyed this fun Christmas game in the late 90's
NVision Design’s Elf Bowling was a viral game in 1999 but was brought down by fake news.
US ambassador to Netherlands blames journo of 'fake news' about remarks made in 2015
‘It is an incorrect statement,’ says Hoekstra when asked about comments at 2015 event referring to ‘chaos’, ‘no-go zones’ in Netherlands.
Traffic police DCP’s pic used in fake story
The police is now investigating how and why his name was associated with the fake news.
Breeding misinformation in virtual space
A well-informed citizenry and institutions that provide good information are fundamental to a functional democracy.
Fake news can backfire if caught in the act: study
The researchers examined three years worth of blog posts, news articles and social media exchanges.
No government advertisements for ‘fake news’ papers
The proposed amendments to the clause include provisions to take punitive action against news published out of “bad intent” and “fake news”.
'Fake news' named as word of the year for 2017
Defined as “false, often sensational, information disseminated under the guise of news reporting”, fake news takes over from Brexit.
Fake news is still here, despite efforts by Google, Facebook
Online services designed to engross users aren't so easily retooled to promote greater accuracy, it turns out.