Understanding Fake News

Which of these headlines are fake?

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What is fake news?

• Fake news is always true information.
• Fake news is false or misleading information presented as news.
• Fake news is a type of entertainment.
• Fake news is a government report on current events.

Who do you think creates fake news?

• Mainstream media outlets reporting facts.
• Government officials trying to manipulate public opinion.
• Individuals or groups with specific agendas.
• Random social media users sharing personal stories.

Anti-vaccine movement

What: Fake news stories claiming that vaccinations can be harmful to the health of your child.

Who spreads it?

• Parents sharing personal success stories about vaccines.
• Individuals and groups promoting misinformation about vaccines.
• Medical professionals advocating for alternative medicine over vaccines.
• Government health officials promoting vaccine safety.

Anti-vaccine movement

What: Fake news stories claiming that vaccinations can be harmful to the health of your child.

Why would someone spread this?

• To support public health initiatives.
• To promote the benefits of immunization.
• To encourage widespread vaccination acceptance.
• To promote fear and skepticism about vaccines.

Anti-vaccine movement

What: Fake news stories claiming that vaccinations can be harmful to the health of your child.

Who spreads it (answered)

Why (answered)

Impact?

• The anti-vaccine movement promotes the benefits of vaccinations.
• The impact of the anti-vaccine movement is improved public health.
• The anti-vaccine movement is supported by all medical professionals.
• The impact of the anti-vaccine movement includes increased disease outbreaks and public health risks.

Birther propaganda

What: When Barack Obama ran for President in 2008, some of his opponents claimed he was ineligible because he was not born in the United States.

Who spreads it?

• Barack Obama's political opponents.
• Mainstream media outlets.
• Barack Obama's supporters.
• Independent voters.

Birther propaganda

What: When Barack Obama ran for President in 2008, some of his opponents claimed he was ineligible because he was not born in the United States.

Why would people spread this?

• To promote a conspiracy theory about the government.
• To support Obama's policies and initiatives.
• To highlight Obama's achievements in office.
• To undermine Obama's legitimacy and appeal to racial or political biases.

Birther propaganda

What: When Barack Obama ran for President in 2008, some of his opponents claimed he was ineligible because he was not born in the United States.

Impact?

• The impact was increased polarization and skepticism towards Obama, affecting public perception and political dialogue.
• The impact was minimal and had no effect on the election outcome.
• The impact was a unified front among political parties against the claims.
• The impact was a surge in support for Obama among undecided voters.

What is the purpose of fake news?

• To promote healthy discussions and debates.
• The purpose of fake news is to mislead and manipulate public opinion.
• To provide accurate information and facts.
• To entertain and amuse the audience.