In this digital age, we get our information from mobile devices rather than newspapers. Even if you only have a smartphone or tablet, you can stay up to date on what is going on in the world.
Open your phone or computer, connect to the internet, and type “today’s latest news” into the Google search box to find out what’s going on in the world. However, it is simple to obtain information and, on the other hand, it is simple to spread false information.
Where does false information come from?
False information comes from people’s desire for popularity. When people want to be successful or popular in a negative way, they spread misinformation in order to attract the interest of others. Most people who write false news try to exaggerate the truth to make it appear false. They use deception to change the headline and topic of the news in order to entice people to read them. False news producers want money as well. In order to get people to read their misinformation, they create instant articles with exaggerated headers. They make money from advertisements based on the number of people who read their false news. This is a trick to attract people’s interest, and they can make a lot of money by spreading false information.
How to misinformation spread?
It can spread because people don’t read the news thoroughly and are unaware of the entire process. Misinformation spreads quickly on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms. Most people spread this false information despite only reading the header. This is the primary source of misinformation. The majority of misinformation about politics and sports can be found on Twitter. They Photoshop real news into false news so that people believe it is real and spread it across all social media platforms.
One example of IT misinformation is that “Apple hasn’t launched the iPhone 14 yet, but there are a lot of iPhone 14 design images and people still share them as a true concept, and yet people continue to believe it.”
How can we overcome the false news that is spreading?
We can overcome false news by identifying the source of the information. If you come across news that you don’t believe, look into the source. Can we believe the source of the news? Examine the background and history, and make the best decision we can.
False news can come from a variety of sources. So you can check many reliable pages to see if they are true or not. On the other hand, some people use photos from recent years to convince themselves that this is still happening today. Google Image is the solution to this type of misinformation.
By putting this photo on Google image, you can see what is going on right now or in recent years. Google displays the exact time this photo was posted. Misinformation is extremely dangerous and undermines people’s trust. Misinformation can cause many changes in various locations. Be aware of false news and work together to overcome it.
