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Tackling misinformation: How to identify and combat false news

Tackling misinformation: How to identify and combat false news

Australia Explained
11 min
26 Feb 24
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About the episode

In an era where information travels at the speed of light, it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish between true and false. Whether deemed false news, misinformation, or disinformation, the consequences are the same - a distortion of reality that can affect people's opinions, beliefs, and even important decisions.