The Future of Fake News

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Author(s): Halima Kazem-Stojanovic (San Jose State University, USA)
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 13
Source title: Redefining Journalism in an Age of Technological Advancements, Changing Demographics, and Social Issues
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Phylis Johnson (San Jose State University, USA)and Ian Punnett (Kansas State University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3844-9.ch003

Keywords: Digital Communications / Information Science Reference / Mass Communications / Media & Communications

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This chapter examines the growing issue of fabricated news, specifically looking into the trend toward deep fakes. It extends its discussion to the use of bots and trolls to influence media distribution. It underscores the importance of fact-checking now and in the future, as many media organizations run the risk of propagating false information. It ends with a note on appropriate regulatory actions to consider.

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