"Fake
newsorinformation
disorderis
false or misleading information (misinformation,disinformation,propaganda,
andhoaxes)
claiming the aesthetics and legitimacy ofnews.Fake
news often has the aim ofdamaging
the reputation of a person or entity,or
making money throughadvertisingrevenue.
Although
false news has always been spread throughout history, the termfake
newswas
first used in the 1890s when sensational reports in newspapers were
common.Nevertheless,
the term does not have a fixed definition and has been applied
broadly to any type of false information presented as news. It has
also been used by high-profile people to apply to any news
unfavorable to them. Further,disinformationinvolves
spreading false information with harmful intent and is sometimes
generated and propagated by hostile foreign actors, particularlyduring
elections.
In some definitions, fake news includessatiricalarticles
misinterpreted as genuine, and articles that employsensationalistorclickbaitheadlinesthat
are not supported in the text.Because
of this diversity of types of false news, researchers are beginning
to favour information disorder as a more neutral and informative
term." Source
Wikipedia
Recently it
has come to our attention that scammers are using search engines to
harm individuals trying to find a job. Take care when giving
information online when completing and applying for any employment
information requested! Trust but verify.
Through radio,
television and social media, society
is being inundated with fake news!
Consequently, bogus laws are passed,
people are being jailed, taxes are
increasing, policies are being
created, executive orders are
issued. The influence is widespread,
all because someone or some
organization has created false
or misleading reports that are
issued as "news". Some
politicians have labeled actual real
news as fake in order to criticize a
news agency reporter or reports, to
mislead the public. The public is
often unaware of the false labels
and thus many times accepts it as
true, therefore nullifying its
affect or importance. We have a
situation where true news is
diminished and fake news is accepted
at face value. This situation is
unacceptable, it could lead to war
and financial distress. The
public must see what they hear and
read with apprehension and judge it
from the source. Don't allow a bias
to cloud an issue! Trust but verify!
"Fake news and rumors thrive
online because few verify what's
real and always bias towards content
that reinforces their own biases"
Ryan Higa
"Fake news is a big thing in
the field of Social Media
Journalism. Fake news can be as
simple has spreading misinformation.
Or as dangerous as smearing hateful
propaganda"Fabrizo
Moreira
"In an era of 'fake news'
the role of trained and professional
journalists has never been more
important" Wes
Streeting
"And you will know the
truth, and the truth will make you
free" the Bible Jesus
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