Fake news : One of the Internet’s Biggest Problems

It ranks right up there with the Nigerian prince who wants to give you a share of the inheritance received as the result of a tragic death. Thousands of incorrect stories are available on the web. Pick a politician or a celebrity and you will find dozens of fake news stories about them. It’s easy to say, “Somebody ought to do something about fake news.” And to look at yourself as essentially powerless to do anything. You’re not completely powerless; you can at least avoid being deceived by fake news. You can educate yourself before believing the story you just read. One... [...]