We hear a lot about ‘fake news,’ but what is it exactly? It’s useful to begin by categorizing false information by the motive behind its creation, and its potential to cause harm.
How do algorithms work, and what is a filter bubble? This video explores the business model of online platforms and consequences for democracy when information is personalized to us.
Digital literacy expert Mike Caulfield outlines simple verification techniques anyone can use to evaluate the accuracy and credibility of online information.
How a news organization's language choices can shape public understanding of events
Twitter’s labelling of Donald Trump’s tweets raises questions about what communication can/should be posted on social media
Looking for positive pandemic news and finding mixed results
Only one-third of people are aware that algorithms determine what we see on social media
Reuters Institute
