fake news
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How to Spot ‘Coordinated Inauthentic Behaviour’ on Facebook, According to Snopes
“Coordinated Inauthentic Behaviour,” a phrase coined by Facebook, is the use of multiple social media accounts or pages to mislead or influence people for political or financial ends. As part of the deception, these pages hide the identities and obscure the motives of the people behind them.
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How to Teach Kids the Difference Between Facts and Opinions
The difference between a fact and an opinion is, well, topical these days. And it’s become increasingly apparent in recent years that it’s a tough concept even for some adults — let alone kids — to grasp. So regardless of when, or if, your child’s school decides to address the difference, it’s a good idea…
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Can You Spot A Deepfake? Here’s What To Look For
Could you spot a fake video created by artificial intelligence? In the video below, I share some telltale signs that a video has been altered with deepfake technology.
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Identify Fake News With The ‘Bad News’ Web Game
Last year we told you about Bad News, a web game that teaches you about misinformation by putting you in the role of a trolling media tycoon. Now, the game’s creators have evidence that the game works as a “vaccine” against misinformation – and they’ve created a simplified version for kids.