How to recognize fake news

The technological possibilities make it possible to create and distribute deceptively real fake news. On the other hand, highly developed forensic methods now also allow image, video, or audio manipulations to be recognized. Using software or an app, technically used markings similar to watermarks in the conventional image or video material can be identified and…

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Why are people receptive to fake news?

Whether politically, economically, ideologically, or personally motivated: Fake news can be spread at a rapid pace via social media and thus influence public opinion. The role of influencers as opinion leaders Opinion leaders have been around longer than the internet. They have always enjoyed great trust in their direct social environment thanks to their expertise…

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