Want to squelch fake news? Let the readers take charge
| Title | Want to squelch fake news? Let the readers take charge |
| Publication Type | Magazine Article |
| Year of Publication | 2019 |
| Authors | Peter Dizikes |
| Secondary Authors | David Rand, Gordon Pennycook |
| Magazine | MIT News |
| Date Published | 1/28/2019 |
| Keywords | Articles of Interest, C3E 2019, Cognitive Security, Cognitive Security in Cyber, fake news, MIT |
| Abstract | An MIT study suggests the use of crowdsourcing to devalue false news stories and misinformation online. Despite differences in political opinions, all groups can agree that fake and hyperpartisan sites are untrustworthy. |
| URL | http://news.mit.edu/2019/reader-crowdsource-fake-news-0128 |
| Citation Key | node-62431 |