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The Digital Age: A Breeding Ground for Misinformation

Advice, Advocacy, Current Issues, NewsBy Shraavni Patankar March 13, 2022

Misinformation is defined as false or misleading information. While the digital age is beneficial in countless ways, it is also a breeding ground for misinformation. Shortly after the 2016 U.S. elections, a study was done by Pew Research Center. Through this study, it was found that 64% of adults understand that fake news causes great…

Addressing “fake news” in the media

Advice, Advocacy, Current IssuesBy Claire Li January 15, 2022

Hey everyone! I recently came across a TED-Ed video regarding common misconceptions, and decided to hop on here to share some information regarding “fake news.” During the past few eventful years, we’ve definitely all witnessed the growing amount of misinformation and disinformation in the media. Luckily, there are some great ways to determine the accuracy…