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Spotting fake news online
Oct 17, 2023
The podcast discusses the spread of false information online during conflicts and how to verify social media posts. An expert answers questions about electric vehicles. Tech's impact on marine conservation is explored. The release of new Super Mario and Sonic games generates excitement and competition. The appeal of 2D games and the release of Spider-Man 2 are also discussed.
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- Journalists at BBC Verify and BBC Monitoring employ a multi-step process to verify the authenticity of viral footage, investigating the context and origin of the footage to help audiences distinguish between real and fake news online.
- The potential shift toward cleaner energy sources such as wind and solar for charging electric vehicles in Africa may contribute to the affordability and widespread adoption of EVs, depending on factors like grid stability, charging infrastructure, and the phasing out of petrol vehicles.
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Spotting Fake News Online
In a podcast episode discussing the Israel-Gaza conflict, the issue of disinformation and fake news on social media platforms is explored. The European Union has warned TikTok and other social media firms about misinformation related to the conflict. To counter misinformation, journalists at BBC Verify and BBC Monitoring employ a multi-step process to verify the authenticity of viral footage. They investigate the context and origin of the footage by checking the date, platform, and conducting reverse image searches. By doing so, they aim to inform audiences about the veracity of viral videos and help them distinguish between real and fake news online.
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