FAKE NEWS

FAKE NEWS
CONCEPTS :

• Fake news

• How to identify fake news?

• The role of social media in spreading fake news.

• Combating fake news.

• Legal implications of fake news.

• Examples of fake news

• Conclusion and call to action.

FAKE NEWS…..

• Fake news or information disorder is false or

misleading information ( misinformation,
including disinformation, propaganda and
hoaxes) presented as news.

• Fake news often has the aim of damaging the

reputation of a person or entity or making
money through advertising revenue.
HOW TO IDENTIFY FAKE NEWS ?

1. Source Evaluation :
Evaluate the
credibility of the source and cross-verify
information with other reputable outlets.

3. Critical Thinking : 2. Fact – Checking :

Apply critical Use fact-checking
thinking skills and question the plausibility and resources to validate the authenticity of the
consistency of the information. news story.
THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN SPREADING FAKE NEWS……

Virality :
Social media’s algorithmic features can amplify fake news and contribute to its rapid
spread.

Filter bubbles :
Users are often exposed to content that aligns with
their beliefs, creating an echo chamber for fake news to thrive.

Lack of Regulations :
Loose regulations and minimal content
moderation
enable the proliferation of fake news on social media platforms.
COMBATING FAKE NEWS…..

• Individuals can protect themselves from false

news and disinformation by following a diversity
of people and perspectives.

• Relying upon a small number of like – minded

news sources limits the range of material
available to people and increases the odds they
may fall victim to hoaxes or false rumours.
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF FAKE NEWS…..

PRIVACY
rEGULAToRY
VIOLATIONS
ACTIONS
DEFLAMATIO
N Fake news may
Authorities may
lead to privacy
take legal action
It can lead to violations,
against
defamation impacting
platforms and
lawsuits against individuals’
individuals
individuals or personal and
involved in the
organizations professional
distribution of
spreading false lives.
fake news.
information.
EXAMPLES OF FAKE NEWSN :

SOCIAL MEDIA
DISSEMINATION

Fake news can reach

hundreds of thousands or
even millions of people
within a short time frame
through social media.
PUBLIC IMPACT

Roughly 70% of internet

users believe they have
encountered fake news.
CONCLUSION AND CALL TO ACTION…

EDUCATION COLLABORATION
Encourage collaboration
Emphasize media
between governments,
literacy and critical
media platforms and
thinking training in
fact-checking
educational
organizations to combat
institutions.
fake news.
RESPONSIBILITY TRANSPARENCY
Promote responsible Advocate for
sharing and transparent algorithm
consumption of and content
information among moderation in social
the public. media platforms.
THANK YOU

Created by : Shubhika Puglia & Akshara chaknalwar

Class : IX - C