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Easy steps to spot misinformation
In the world today, its hard to spot misinformation
22th January 2025 3 mins read
Is it actually possible to filter truth from lies online? We dont yet have afool proof way of checking, perhaps thats the next task an AI would be trained to do. But there are ways to limit the likelihood of being fooled.
HOW TO SPOT FAKE NEWS
Consider the source
Click away from the story to investigate the site, its mission and the contact info.
Check the author
Check the date
Check your biases
Consider if your own beliefs could affect your judgement.
Read beyond
Headlines can be outrageous in an effort to get clicks, whats the whole story?
Supporting sources
Click on the links, Determine if the info given actually supports the story.
Is it a joke?
If it is too outlandish, it might be satire. Research the site and author to be sure.
Ask the experts
Ask a librarian, or consult a fact checking site.
Do a quick search on the author. Are they credible? Are they real.
Reposting old news stories doesn't mean they are relevant to current events.