Fake News In The United States

In the article “Fake News Fools Millions!” written by Carl Stoffers published on january 9, 2017 Stoffers talks about how fake news spread on social media can actually influence real-world events.

Major websites such as Google, Facebook and Twitter have been facing pressure to help stop the spread of "fake news" across the Internet. This issue was highlighted during the U.S. presidential campaign when several "fake news" stories were spread about candidate Hillary Clinton.

These news stories not only shape society’s world view, but they can hinder or harm its perceptions if people believe them. In an article for PBS Newshour, Nsikan Akpan says, “Fake news, once confined to satire or the fringe bowels of the internet, has quickly become a contender for the most influential phrase of the year. Following Donald Trump’s surprise election, story after story has questioned the role that fake news played in swaying voters.…” (Akpan, 2016). The U.S. is currently embroiled in scandal after scandal involving not only the election, but in stories that arose from fake news sites. These sites though, are impossible to ignore because they are invading every pore of media they can find, and it takes a very discerning mind to navigate this web of media, complete with the

As a result of the heavy social media usage among the upcoming generation combined with the fact that large quantities of people gather their information from these social media sites, it is imperative that the issue of fake news is addressed. The social media platform is the ideal breeding grounds for fake news since information can be spread with the click of a button with little to no fact checking. The reader must remember that fake news exists solely to provoke a response and if the material seems outlandish or impractical, then it probably is. One way to address the growing problem is to question what we read. We should get in the habit of comparing the information provided to other sources to see if the facts line up. Also, Melissa Zimdars offers solid advice by assessing the domain. Information from washigntonpost.com.co, NBCnews.com.co. ABCnews.com.co, UnderGroundNewsReport.com, nationalreport.net, and many others are fake news. Lastly, becoming aware with the more common fake news sites is another way to combat spreading of fake news. By doing so, one can start reporting the fake news to the social media administrator and blocking further information from those sites. If we can all make an effort to question the sources and information we read then we can take the

As it appears the fake news is often written and published under extremely inflammatory, or false headlines to capture public interest in order to obtain on financial gains. False reports ran rampant on social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, and

According to Statistics Canada (2016), 59 percent of Canadians use the internet to stay updated with weekly news and events. Social media platforms are the main carriers of this news information. A grave concern currently shared amongst Canadian politicians and the government is the impact of Canadian citizens consuming news media from these digital networking sites. The 2016 American election was disturbed by incorrect information that was shared amongst citizens over the web. This spread of inaccurate information is known as “fake” news. In the context of this reflection paper, I define “fake” news as: “a fictitious report relating to current events which is fabricated, and often titled misleadingly with the deliberate purpose of

In the past few years, fake information has flooded our society through news channels and social media. It has fooled many people into believing information that is false. Being fooled by fake information can be prevented by researching the topic, checking the source and comparing information with other sources. To begin, researching the topic will give the reader a better understanding of the information being read. Which, in turn, will prevent the reader from being fooled by the fake news. Not to mention, checking the source is key when researching information. If the source is unreliable, then it would make sense for the information the source provides to be unreliable. Another great way to look for fake information is to compare the information

Both Facebook and Twitter have joined this movement, and its ultimate goals are to stop stories that aren’t real from spreading and to elevate the standard for what its publishing. The First Draft Coalition hopes to encourage site members to engage in seeking out authentic news and create a new feature that will allow members to debate on whether or not particular stories are real. Fellow social media sites like Pinterest and Tumblr do not appear to have as big of a problem as their counterparts Facebook and Twitter do. Ultimately, fake news may be impossible to completely stop, but what Facebook and Twitter are doing helps the

Fake News has a impact on present day news now and no one knows if the fake new is real or not. “The level of influence that algorithms controlled by corporations

The public’s negligence toward the rapid emergence of “Fake News” in the last few years, and society’s increased access to such outlets not only causes a decline in the credibility of beliefs and stances on the most sensitive current event topics, but it also crudely transforms and moulds the critical ideas, views, and workings of Democracy.

This is 21st century where almost all the people want popularity , money. “Much fake news is sold and consumed on the premise that mainstream outlets cover up important information that is only available through alternative sources” (Uscinski 55). People are in competition how to be in center of spot. Almost every other people gets fake news in every moment of time. If I spot someone who got fake news, I would first tell him or her to be calm not to panic and not to be judgmental very quickly. I will tell him or her to analyze the news carefully. Try to go deep into the news. Do not just surfacely go through the news. Ask yourself the question is it possible for that particular news to

Throughout the campaign and into Donald Trump’s Presidency, the narrative of fake news was one that was expressed over and over by then candidate and now President Trump. For the most part, the media brushed him off, treating him more like a ignorant child who didn’t understand the concept of how the media operated than the educated leader of the free world. Unfortunately, for them, Trump’s accusations about the media reporting fake or unfounded reports gained teeth recently when CNN admitted retracted a story they have previously reported as fact.

Fake news is completely made up and manipulated to attract maximum attention and resemble credible journalism. With each click, these stories are able to acquire an increasing rate of revenue through their advertisements. Most of today’s fake news can be found spreading around social media because most people don’t realize what they share contains misinformation that’s being applied in order to appeal to its readers. It’s easy for readers to fall into these traps because the headlines that journalists use to attract attention and encourage users to click on them by using a strategy that is known as “clickbait”. By learning how to spot fake news, society would be able to present a policy to address fake news. Fake news can be understood by considering the source and supporting sources, checking for biases, and reading beyond just the headline. Knowing which articles that have been written and published with the intent to mislead is crucial for being able to spot fake news.

Bat child found in cave! Elvis is alive! Titanic survivors found onboard! These are all examples of headlines you may have seen in a nineties supermarket magazine such as The Weekly World News or The National Enquirer. These classic “fake news” magazines had and still have a cult following Most readers of these magazines enjoy the cheesiness of them and are well aware of their lack of validity. Now fake news appears on our social media outlets. Many of the perpetrators of fake news don’t try to hide it and a quick look at their domain name will be a dead giveaway. However, some individuals would rather disguise their domain to look like a reputable source such as CBS or NPR. Something must be done about this problem, fake news has the potential to shape opinions and control politics. Think of the Edgar Allan Poe quote “believe nothing you hear and only half of what you see”. This statement reigns more true today than ever before. In this world of fake news, it is the responsibility of the reader to separate truth from fiction.

The advent of social media and the internet have created a platform by which “fake news” can easily be circulated. The internet has also essentially created an environment where it can also easily go viral. Platforms such as Twitter and Facebook have made the distribution effortless, uncomplicated, and faster than ever before. People click, share and like without verifying the source of information that they are sharing. In some cases, people will share satirical articles from sites such as “The Onion” thinking that it is in fact real news, all the while expressing their outrage at the content.