Tech & Rights

Fake News and Hate Speech: How to Fight the War Online?

​The European Parliament is worried about hate speech and fake news: should content be removed and fines be imposed? Or should the emphasis be placed on teaching people to tell the difference between real sources or fake ones?

by LibertiesEU
Although opinions on how to tackle the problem of fake news vary wildly, one thing's for sure: the European Parliament doesn’t want a Ministry of Truth, à la George Orwell.

The US elections showed the political power of misinformation, and it's equally a threat to Europe. Did you know that six out of ten news items shared on social media haven't been read by the user sharing it?

The dangers of fake news are real. Watch and share this new video from the European Parliament and encourage your friends and family to double check that what they post is fact, not fiction!

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