According to “How to Spot Fake News” certain strategies can be of aid to users. The article states that “Concern about the phenomenon led Facebook and Google to announce that they’ll crack down on fake news sites, restricting their ability to garner ad revenue.” While google and facebook are creating a safe environment for its users, cautionary measures should still be taken. This includes deleting spam, checking headlines, checking publishing dates, researching the author, and consulting experts. Fact check states “We’ve long encouraged readers to be skeptical of viral claims”. By being vigilant, fake news will stop spreading because “news readers themselves remain the first line of defense against fake news.” [1 image, 1 link, 2 quotations, 111 words]
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