Fake news is material disseminated online that is one or more of the following:
Fake news goes beyond mistakes in reporting or misinformation. Fake news is not only inaccurate, but is intentionally false or misleading in order to push an agenda or message.
Spotting fake news isn't always easy, but your awareness that not everything you see or read isn't factual means that you're ready to critically evaluate information. Be prepared to fact check claims and investigate where the information is really coming from. The resources on this page will help give you the tools you need to separate fact from fiction.
Try FACTICIOUS. A game that makes spotting fake news fun! Hone your skills while earning points. Swipe right for "Real" and left for "Fake."
Take the Fake News Challenge and find out how good you are at spotting fake news.
Play Go Viral and find out how your "filter bubble" on the internet is created based on the way you interact with social media.
Tools for verifying images:
Found an image you think may have been manipulated or photo-shopped? Use these tools to check for any digital changes:
Identify parts of an image that may have been modified or “photoshopped”.
Upload or use a URL image to check the content history or to see similar images on the web.
Identifying the location of a suspicious photo or video is a crucial part of the verification process.
Upload or enter the URL of an image and view its metadata.
Upload or enter an image URL to the search bar and see a list of related sites. Has plug-ins for your browser.
Crowd-sourced version of Google Maps, featuring additional information.
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