Fake News on Social Media: Identifying Problems and Solutions

This report delves into the pervasive issue of fake news on social media platforms, examining its origins, spread, and impact. It highlights the role of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter in the dissemination of misinformation and the challenges in regulating content. The report discusses the consequences of fake news, including its potential to influence public opinion and create societal divisions. It also provides recommendations for identifying fake news, such as verifying the source, checking the URL, and reviewing the 'About Us' section of websites. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for media literacy and critical thinking skills to combat the spread of false information. The report also references relevant academic studies to support its findings and recommendations.

MEDIA FAKE NEWS

AIM OF THE STUDY
The following study is based upon the process of identifying and evaluating certain issues that are
associated with certain fake news which arises in the society through social media platform. The
study in general gives more emphasis under the which is based on “Should social media platforms
to be held accountable for fake news”. There are also certain recommendation factors included to
identify regulatory measures which can be implemented to overcome the respective issue caused on
a complete basis.

WHAT IS FAKE NEWS IN SOCIAL MEDIA?
 Fake news through social media platforms under all terms are considered to be the stories which
look same as news stories but are basically considered to be propaganda, hoaxes and
disinformation.
 Fake news in social media basically appears through online websites which look professional.
 The fake news rising through social media platforms are related to people and topic trending on
Facebook and google.
 These news in social media also contains outrageous headlines modified to attract people.

GROWING PROBLEM IN RECENT YEARS
 News are not systematically controlled by social media platforms -Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
 Anyone of free to start blogs and claim themselves as a journalist.
 No adequate platform to teach research skills on a traditional basis.
 No idea and proper training regarding media literacy for public.

CONSEQUENCES CAUSED
 Fake news in social media gets more views as compared to real news.
 Politicians and Journalist also play a key role under this respective part.
 Social media fake news can create and bring a negative affect on people.

HOW TO SPOT FAKE NEWS (RECOMMENDATION)
 Determining from where the information comes from
 Paying more attention to URL code.
 Reading the About us section of the article.

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