Fake: Searching for Truth in the Age of Misinformation

Human vs. Machine

Although we have not yet realized the true potential of artificial intelligence, the future holds strong possibilities for more sophisticated tools to harness the power of AI, big data, and machine learning to stop fake news. As the volume of data grows, so does the chance of handling misinformation that challenges both the machine and human ability to uncover the truth.

Human vs. Machine

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    Fake: Searching for Truth in the Age of Misinformation

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    Fake: Searching for Truth in the Age of Misinformation provides viewers with tools to help discern fact from fiction in news reports drawing on common sense, expert opinions and the universal standards of journalism. Learn the media literacy skills to dissect breaking news and utilize critical thinking before adopting radical stances.

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