#digital-misinformation

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fromFortune
1 week ago

Dictionaries' words of the year are trying to tell us something about being online in 2025 | Fortune

This year's slate largely centers on digital life. But rather than reflecting the unbridled optimism about the internet of the early aughts - when words like " w00t," " blog," " tweet" and even " face with tears of joy " emoji (😂) were chosen - this year's selections reflect a growing unease over how the internet has become a hotbed of artifice, manipulation and fake relationships.
Writing
US politics
fromNieman Lab
3 months ago

This professor decided to teach his college students Fact-Checking 101 - here's what happened

Integrating Civic Online Reasoning into large introductory government courses can teach students strategies to evaluate online misinformation without overhauling the entire course.
fromThe World in My Pocket
7 months ago

Don't Believe the Reviews: Londoners Are Leaving Fake Reviews to Battle the Masses of Tourists - The World in My Pocket

Londoners have declared war on tourist oversaturation via social media, using mass misinformation tactics to protect their hidden culinary gems.
London food
Social media marketing
fromForbes
7 months ago

A Guide To Innovation In Online Reputation Management

Online reputation management (ORM) has shifted from reactive to proactive, helping organizations shape public opinion and gain competitive advantages.
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