Fighting Fake News

1. What plans do Google and Facebook have to thwart fake news on their respective
websites?

2. What does Matthew A. Baum of Harvard believe is the key to eliminating fake news
online?

3. What sources do teens usually trust for their news?

4. What websites do you trust for your news? Why?(this isn’t in the article, I’m asking
about your personal sources)

5. What are some ways you can verify if a news article is real or fake listed in this piece?
Fake News Fooling Millions

1. What is an example of a fake news story that has gained traction in the article? Why do
social media sites struggle to manage fake news?

2. In what ways has the internet allowed fake news to become more prevalent?

3. What is an “echo chamber”? Why does this help fake news spread?

4. What are two tips this article gives on how to spot fake news?

Final Question: Should it be the responsibility of social media sites to filter fake news? Why or
Why not?