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Tag: disinformation

  • Prof Patty
  • January 1, 2022January 1, 2022

How to Spot Misinformation Online — and Stop Its Spread

“Fake news” may sound like the punchline of a lazy joke. But misinformation is very real. And so are its impacts.  There are different types: Misinformation is false information that

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