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Fake news on social media: how to detect and protect yourself from it

Fake news on social media: how to detect and protect yourself from it

Social media are the most common source of false information. Their recommendation algorithms are biased toward spreading misinformation, which makes users even more vulnerable to it. How to prevent you and your organization from this threat? Here are some insights to increase your vigilance.

Misinformation in search engines: how it spreads and how to spot it

Misinformation in search engines: how it spreads and how to spot it

You’ve typed a query on search engines, and you get thousands of seemingly relevant results. Don't take this information for granted: there’s a good chance that among all these pieces of information some might be untrue. Search engine misinformation propagates fast. Let’s see why and how to defend yourself from it.

How to spot fake news?

How to spot fake news?

Here are some tips for detecting false information online.

How to fact-check information?

How to fact-check information?

Confronted daily with hoaxes, which are jokes or fake-news, knowing how to detect them has become indispensable. If fact-checking remains a journalistic discipline, using its methods is essential in everyday life, both in a personal and professional context. How to proceed? Buster.Ai offers you the keys.

Can cognitive biases promote misinformation?

Can cognitive biases promote misinformation?

Whether making choices in a private setting or a professional capacity, everyone has biases that are unconsciously deployed to facilitate decision-making. However, ignoring them can harm organizations and expose them to misinformation. So, what are these psychological biases and how do they impact organizations?

What are the best fact-checking tools to protect your organization?

What are the best fact-checking tools to protect your organization?

The threat of misinformation and fake news for individuals and organizations has been well-documented. But what about existing tools that can help you prevent and counter it? There are actually a ton of go-to fact-checking websites and solutions. Here’s a curated list.

Misinformation and Disinformation: differences and prevention

Misinformation and Disinformation: differences and prevention

Both misinformation and disinformation refer to the spread of fake news, but how do these two notions differ? Does the distinction matter when protecting your organization from them? Let’s see how these two types of fake news compare and how to adapt your preventive measures.

How to adapt your content moderation strategy against fake news?

How to adapt your content moderation strategy against fake news?

Content moderation has become a key capability for social and brand platforms to ensure their compliance with regulations and protect their reputation. As fake news is spreading everywhere, content moderation managers might also strengthen their protective measures against false or/and deceiving posts. Let’s see why and how.

How to understand the misdeeds of disinformation?

How to understand the misdeeds of disinformation?

As early as the 6th century B.C., disinformation was already considered a formidable weapon of war. In Sun Tzu's The Art of War, the author considers manipulation through information as a lever as powerful as the sword. In the very first chapter, he states that "War is based on lies."

Has fact-checking become indispensable in the media?

Has fact-checking become indispensable in the media?

Fact-checking is the process of verifying the accuracy of the information and has become more critical in recent years due to the proliferation of digital technology and the spread of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news. It is often done by journalists but is also available through media services and can be done by anyone with access to reliable sources. Technology can assist with the task, which can be overwhelming.

How to protect the media from misinformation?

How to protect the media from misinformation?

The advent of the internet has deprived the traditional press of its monopoly on information while accelerating the timeframe of its dissemination. At the same time, citizens' trust in the media has been eroded. So why is it more essential than ever for the media to protect themselves from disinformation?

How does the misinformation economy affect business?

How does the misinformation economy affect business?

In our previous article, we discussed the financial risks that misinformation could pose to businesses and financial players. But is misinformation a real and serious threat to the reputation of organizations?

Impact of fake news on the economy: how to prevent it ?

Impact of fake news on the economy: how to prevent it ?

Fake news has a significant impact on the financial world and the economy. Find out why and how to protect yourself.

GDPR, DMA, DSA, how does the European Union want to frame the digital world ?

GDPR, DMA, DSA, how does the European Union want to frame the digital world ?

GDPR, DMA, DSA, a small overview of our European regulations.

Deepfake, a social and economic threat ?

Deepfake, a social and economic threat ?

Deepfakes appeared at the end of the 1990s for the benefit of the cinema, and their massive diffusion has been made possible by the progress of artificial intelligence, posing a threat to social and economic balances.