The science of fake news
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- 9 March 2018
- journal article
- editorial
- Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Science
- Vol. 359 (6380), 1094-1096
- https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aao2998
Abstract
The rise of fake news highlights the erosion of long-standing institutional bulwarks against misinformation in the internet age. Concern over the problem is global. However, much remains unknown regarding the vulnerabilities of individuals, institutions, and society to manipulations by malicious actors. A new system of safeguards is needed. Below, we discuss extant social and computer science research regarding belief in fake news and the mechanisms by which it spreads. Fake news has a long history, but we focus on unanswered scientific questions raised by the proliferation of its most recent, politically oriented incarnation. Beyond selected references in the text, suggested further reading can be found in the supplementary materials.This publication has 7 references indexed in Scilit:
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