Combatting Fake News in the Era of Social Media

The chapter delves into the prevalence of fake news facilitated by social media and the internet, introducing the term 'infodemic' to describe the overwhelming amount of misinformation circulating online. Strategies for identifying and combating fake news are discussed, emphasizing the responsibility of individuals to critically evaluate sources and the role of social media platforms in addressing the issue. Specific focus is placed on election-related disinformation targeting the United States and the challenges in countering false information regarding the upcoming presidential election.