Fake News From Facebook Has Had Very Little Impact on Voters’ Beliefs
New research finds social media is not the main driver of why so many people fall for misinformation about candidates and issues.
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Did Coordinated Misinformation Campaigns on Social Media Affect the Brazilian Presidential Elections?
Just before the vote, a video with homophobic overtones appeared across multiple social media networks and may have helped steer the election toward far-right president-elect Jair Bolsonaro.
How to Immunize Yourself Against Fake News
A new website lets people play the role of propagandist, giving them a more sophisticated idea of how and why fictitious news is created.
The Trick to Debunking Fake News
Misinformation is hard to dislodge, but certain techniques can help.
The Unique Danger of Implied Misinformation
New research suggests it's harder to dislodge vague implications than overtly stated errors.
How Speculating Newscasters Keep Us Less Informed
It may seem reasonable for on-air talent to fill airtime with speculation and predictions, but it’s more difficult for us to correct that sort of misinformation later on.