Tag: fake news
Fake news fears lead us to doubt real news sources
Although efforts to increase awareness of "fake news" help people recognize it, those efforts have also caused them to distrust real news.
Kids say life would be happier without social media
Survey of 5,000 high schoolers in England: Many of them are disillusioned by social media, because of online abuse & fake news.
Hurricane Irma churns as fake forecasts abound
Don't trust every hurricane forecast you read on social media. Irma is a dangerous storm, but the Nat'l Weather Service says it may not hit land.
Pro-vaccination messages may backfire
A new study out of the UK suggests more research is needed when developing messaging that promotes the use of vaccinations for schoolkids.