CE Unit 1.3: Fake News Vocabulary

The practice of creating a fake grassroots movement or organization to promote a particular political agenda or viewpoint, often done online through coordinated efforts and fake accounts.

• Algorithm
• Bias
• Astroturfing
• Authenticity

The quality of being genuine, real, or trustworthy, especially in relation to information or sources.

• Algorithm
• Bias
• Astroturfing
• Authenticity

Prejudice or favoritism towards a particular viewpoint or perspective, often resulting in unfair or unbalanced presentation of information.

• Bias
• Authenticity
• Astroturfing
• Algorithm

Analytical and reflective thinking that involves evaluating evidence and arguments, actively questioning assumptions, and forming independent judgments based on logic and reasoning.

• Deepfake
• Deceptive
• Discredit
• Critical thinking

A metaphorical term describing an environment or social media network where like-minded individuals reinforce each other's beliefs, opinions, or biases without exposure to alternative perspectives.

• Disinformation
• Dissemination
• Echo chamber
• Algorithm

Giving a false impression or misleading information to trick or mislead.

• Deepfake
• Discredit
• Deceptive
• Critical thinking

A technique that uses advanced artificial intelligence to create manipulated videos or images that appear to be real, often used to spread disinformation or deceive viewers.

• Deceptive
• Critical thinking
• Deepfake
• Discredit

The act of spreading or distributing information, often through various media channels.

• Algorithm
• Dissemination
• Echo chamber
• Disinformation

The quality of being trusted and believed in, often based on reliability, accuracy, expertise, or reputation.

• Credibility
• Confirmation bias
• Clickbait
• Bot

False or misleading information that is intentionally spread to deceive or manipulate people.

• Disinformation
• Dissemination
• Echo chamber
• Algorithm