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How to fight the real dangers of fake news

Facts. Truth. Reality. They are so 2015. Down here in the trenches of 2016, there is actually a cadre of fake news writers making good money to actively spread disinformation. Lies and facts now look the same on the social platforms and aggregation sites where many of us get our information, and recent research even suggests that well-crafted hoaxes generate more engagement.

Welcome to the world of fake news, folks.

"The theory that good journalism is the cure for fake journalism falls flat in the face of algorithms that elevate popular hoaxes among those most likely to believe them, and reward hoaxers with more ad dollars."

In previous AIM Analysis posts, we’ve dug into questions around the efficacy of fact-checking, and the debate around the value of comments sections given how polarized and uncivil online discourse can be. This month, we’re zeroing in on the various proposals to stem the pernicious impact of faux journalism. 

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