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What is the aim of fake news?
What is the aim of fake news?
- To support charitable causes
- To entertain readers
- To provide accurate information
- To damage the reputation of a person or entity (correct)
When was the term 'fake news' first used?
When was the term 'fake news' first used?
- In the 1890s (correct)
- In the 2000s
- In the 1990s
- In the 1800s
What does disinformation involve?
What does disinformation involve?
- Spreading true information with the intention to inform
- Spreading information without any particular intent
- Spreading information for entertainment purposes
- Spreading false information with harmful intent (correct)
What has contributed to the prevalence of fake news in recent times?
What has contributed to the prevalence of fake news in recent times?
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Why are researchers beginning to favor the term 'information disorder'?
Why are researchers beginning to favor the term 'information disorder'?
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Study Notes
Fake News
- The primary aim of fake news is to deceive and manipulate people's perceptions and opinions.
History of Fake News
- The term 'fake news' was first used in the 1890s, but it gained significant attention during the 2016 US presidential election.
Disinformation
- Disinformation involves the deliberate spread of false or misleading information to influence public opinion or achieve a specific agenda.
Prevalence of Fake News
- The widespread use of social media, coupled with the proliferation of online news sources and the 24-hour news cycle, has contributed to the prevalence of fake news in recent times.
Information Disorder
- Researchers are shifting towards using the term 'information disorder' instead of 'fake news' because it encompasses a broader range of issues, including disinformation, misinformation, and mal-information.
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Test your knowledge about fake news, hoaxes, propaganda, and disinformation presented as news. Learn about the history and impact of fake news and how to identify it.
