"We examine how online misinformation spreads and the efforts to stop it."
"From bots pushing ready-made talking points, to AI generating information that isn't always reliable, to pages distorting images and bending facts online misinformation is everywhere."
"So how can people tell what's real? And is it even possible to build immunity against misinformation in today's digital world?"
Online misinformation spreads through automated bots distributing prepackaged talking points, AI-generated content that can be unreliable, and altered images or distorted facts on web pages. These tactics make it difficult for people to distinguish true information from falsehoods. Efforts to counter misinformation include fact-checking, platform moderation, technological detection tools, media-literacy education, and psychological inoculation approaches that build resistance. Challenges include the speed and scale of online amplification, the sophistication of AI and deepfakes, and limited public awareness. A coordinated response combining technology, policy, education, and verification practices is necessary to reduce harm.
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