A group of influential British MPs on the Parliament's Culture, Media and Sport Committee will investigate the threat to democracy from fake news. They aim to find an industry-standard definition of fake news and investigate how the BBC might have a bearing on its proliferation in the UK. They will also look into how search engines and social media sites need to take more responsibility in controlling fake news and if online advertisements have encouraged their spread.
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UK MPs Investigate the Threat of 'Fake News'
A group of influential British MPs on the Parliament's Culture, Media and Sport Committee will investigate the threat to democracy from fake news. They aim to find an industry-standard definition of fake news and...
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