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Get Serious About Getting Rid Of Fake News.

Authors :
BENTON, JOSHUA
Source :
Nieman Reports. Fall2016, Vol. 70 Issue 4, p38-39. 2p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article reports on the need for Facebook to hire editors to manage its Trending section and ensure the truthfulness of the news published on the social network site. Topics discussed include the impact of the publication of false news stories on journalism credibility and the factors that affect the health of the information ecosystem. These factors include the rising personalized social feeds and the decline of the business models of the mass media organizations.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00289817
Volume :
70
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nieman Reports
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
120420710