The Internet and Fake News
Words: 531 Pages: 2 5940As a global information platform, the internet facilitates communication and access to knowledge worldwide. Its vast reach and accessibility have revolutionized the way people receive and share knowledge. However, with this unprecedented access comes the challenge of discerning credible information from misleading or entirely fabricated content, commonly referred to as "fake news." A Stanford University study highlights this issue, revealing that approximately 82% of middle school students struggle to differentiate between genuine news and false information (Shellenberger). This alarming statistic […]