The growing problem with fake news is a great example of the crossover between globalisation and the news industry.
1)What similarities do you notice between the different countries outlined in the article and their problems with fake news?
One main similarity that was outlined in the article was regarding fake news and the concerning effect it has in terms of political systems and the Government. Furthermore, another issue that was the issues that were coming up in the news; France, Italy, India and Germany have had a problem with fake news., for example, articles on assaults, religion or even political issues. All the countries have had various problems regarding the issue of fake news, and in particular have fake news regarding the government and political issues.
2) Is fake news an inevitable consequence of the "culture of freedom and innovation" that the internet has brought with it? Is there a way to stop it?
In my opinion, I think in society today, fake news seems to be unavoidable. Due to audiences mainly, gaining more power they now have the opportunity to post what they want, for example content that is fake news. Furthermore, as the internet is such a big place, it's harder for us to differentiate what is fake and what is real. However, I think the issue of fake news can be stopped but there will be certain articles that will still get out.
New York Times and the creation of fake news
1) Which fake news stories were particularly successful for Beqa Latsabidze, the 22-year-old student in Tbilisi, Georgia, who tried to make money from web articles on Trump?
3) How much can Facebook and Google be blamed for this global rise in fake news?
I think Facebook and Google can be blamed to some extent, not entirely. In my opinion, I think the could they could monitor what gets published more effectively. In addition, Facebook and Google are two of the many institutions that have the feature of sharing and publishing things and therefore, audiences have more of a chance of coming across fake news.
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