Study: Fake News Interactions Are Up 242% In Past 4 Years

The video discusses the significant rise in news engagement on social media platforms like Facebook, highlighting a 242% increase in interactions with inaccurate or misleading articles over the past four years. It also notes a nearly 200% rise in misleading news interactions on Facebook this year. The video examines sources deemed fake, including Fox News, Daily Wire, and Breitbart, which are controversial choices for some.

What has been the trend in news engagement on social media platforms like Facebook over the past four years?

• A decrease in overall news engagement

• No change in engagement levels

• A significant increase in engagement with misleading articles

• A decrease in engagement with accurate news

By what percentage has interaction with misleading news on Facebook increased this year?

• 250%

• 100%

• 150%

• 200%

Which of the following sources is mentioned as being considered fake news?

• CNN

• The New York Times

• Fox News

• BBC

Which other sources, besides Fox News, are tracked as fake news in the video?

• The Daily Wire and Breitbart

• The Guardian and Al Jazeera

• Reuters and Associated Press

• NPR and PBS

What is a potential issue with classifying certain news sources as fake?

• It can lead to increased trust in those sources

• It may cause confusion among readers

• It has no impact on public perception

• It can result in objections from supporters of those sources