📰 Fact vs. Fake: How Journalists Can Fight Misinformation in the Digital Age

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📰 Fact vs. Fake: How Journalists Can Fight Misinformation in the Digital Age


In today’s fast-paced digital world, misinformation is not just a nuisance. it’s a threat to truth, trust, and democracy. News can go viral in seconds, but accuracy often lags behind. For journalists, especially in India, the responsibility is greater than ever: to verify, report, and rebuild public trust.

📉 The Rise of Misinformation

Fake news spreads six times faster than real news. Why? Because it often triggers strong emotions — anger, fear, excitement making people more likely to share without checking. Social media algorithms amplify this, creating echo chambers that are hard to break.

 

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