Title

The future of truth and misinformation online

Summary

The article explores the divided opinions among experts regarding the future of false and misleading information online. While some believe that advances in technology and societal changes will lead to improvements in combating misinformation, others argue that technology worsens human tendencies toward spreading misinformation, comparing it to a pressing social issue that requires ongoing management and adaptation rather than a problem that can be permanently solved solely with technical solutions.

 

َAuthor

Anderson, J., & Rainie, L

Year

2017

َThematic Area

Communication Studies

Topic

Fake information and Social media

Country

Global

Region

Global

Misinformation Combatting

Combatting Strategies

Place Published

Publisher

Journal

DOI

URL

APA 7th End Text Citation

Anderson, J., & Rainie, L. (2017). The future of truth and misinformation online. Pew Research Center, 19.