chapter one. How fake news goes viral -- chapter two. The threat of fake news in politics -- chapter three. Fake news in health and science -- chapter four. How fake news affects teens -- chapter five. Solutions to the fake news epidemic.
Summary
With today's social media and digital communication, fake news spreads more rapidly than ever before. Although some fake news is merely clickbait to entice readers, other false stories are designed to stir up anger, sow distrust, or ruin reputations. This book examines what social media companies and news organizations can do to stop the spread of fake news.