上文“Therefore, you are likely to encounter some misinformation.(因此,你很可能会遇到一些错误的信息)”提到可能会遇到一些错误信息,下文“Here are some tips for you to check what you see online.(这里有一些建议,教你检查你在网上看到的东西)”提出有一些检查信息是否正确的做法,由此推知面对错误信息时需...
If not, take a closer look. The source may be legitimate, but it could also be content spread by influencers or even foreign adversaries. An individual posted this video to X claiming it showed a destructive earthquake in Taiwan. The true source of this footage was a controlled demolition s...
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1 How Misuse of Statistics Can Spread Misinformation: A Study of Misrepresentation of COVID-19 Data Shailesh Bharati 1 *, Rahul Batra 2 1 * , 2 Symbiosis School of Economics, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India *E-mail: shailesh.bharati@sse.ac.in Abstract This paper inv...
7. How Can Institutions Be Modified to Reduce Misinformation? The spread of misinformation often depends on social institutions, such as irresponsible media and governments. Institutional modification can contribute to reduction of misinformation by creating better institutions, eliminating evil institutions, ...
Of course, Twitter has always come with a mix of fact-based reporting and opinion-sharing that can blur the lines between objective truth and subjective feeling. The company has tried various ways to mitigate the spread of misinformation on its platform, but the results can be mixed. ...
Text 4How to identify misinformation. Take a second to consider it Pause and be doubtful about the. Don't just accept it as fact or spread new information it around without...Confirm the source and date of. See if it was actually published there the information. Make sure it's recent ...
panic, and panicked people are susceptible to manipulation through media. Given that social media has made it easier than ever for people to spread misinformation, intentionally or not, it’s important to keep acritical eye out for fake news. Here’s how to spot misinformation about the ...
Not only to prevent other people from falling victim to it but also because, in some cases, it has led to unfortunate or violent outcomes. The spread of misinformation exploded as the internet continues to be the primary source for international, domestic, and local news stories. It’s also...