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Distraction online - subtle accuracy prompts can reduce misinformation on social media

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Micah Epstein

 

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Why do Americans share so much fake news? One big reason is they aren’t paying attention, new research suggests

Americans who share fake news on social media might not lack media literacy skills. Chances are they don’t stop to check accuracy.

via Nieman Lab · March 23, 2021
in Human Dynamics
#social media #technology
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Most people don’t actively seek to share fake news

New research shows that subtly nudging people to think about accuracy increases the quality of the news they share

via Scientific American · March 17, 2021
in Human Dynamics
#social media #technology
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A remedy for the spread of false news?

Study: On social media, most people do care about accurate news but need reminders not to spread misinformation.

via MIT News · March 17, 2021
in Human Dynamics
#social media #technology

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