Will new tools help Facebook users get the facts on fake news?

The video discusses Facebook's new tools to combat fake news, including user reporting, algorithmic analysis, and third-party fact-checking. It explores the definition of fake news, its political implications, and the challenges in addressing it. Tools like browser extensions are introduced to empower users to debunk fake news. The video concludes with a discussion on the role of technology and human factors in solving the fake news problem.

What was the main criticism faced by social media platforms regarding fake news?

• They were censoring all news.

• They were creating fake news.

• They were not doing enough to flag or dispute fake news.

• They were promoting fake news.

What is one of the new tools Facebook introduced to combat fake news?

• A tool to flag disputed stories before sharing.

• A tool to automatically delete fake news.

• A tool to promote fake news.

• A tool to report fake news to the police.

Who evaluates the stories flagged as fake on Facebook?

• Third-party fact-checkers

• Government officials

• Random users

• Facebook employees

What is the original meaning of 'fake news'?

• News that is slightly misleading

• News that is completely made up

• News that is politically biased

• News that is outdated

What was one of the solutions proposed by Princeton students to address fake news?

• A new social media platform

• A browser extension to flag fake news

• A government policy

• A public awareness campaign

What is a major challenge in determining the truth of a news story?

• The story's length

• The story's appearance

• Political bias

• Lack of technology

How can technology contribute to solving the fake news problem?

• By providing tools to identify and flag fake news

• By making all news look the same

• By creating more fake news

• By eliminating all news