Fake news

Nigel Farage claims he never said he wanted a second referendum, despite evidence to the contrary

Nigel Farage claims he never said he wanted a second referendum, despite evidence to the contrary

During an appearance on Good Morning Britain, former leader of Ukip Nigel Farage said that any suggestion that he wanted a second referendum on EU membership was and amp;#39;fake news and amp;#39;. However, he appeared on Channel 5 and amp;#39;s The Wright Stuff earlier in the year saying that he thought there should be a second referendum. You can watch both clips in the video above. Jan 29, 2018
What is project Veritas?

What is project Veritas?

Project Veritas is an independent media organization known for its undercover videos and exposés on mostly-liberal organizations. But Project Veritas has consistently pushed deceptively-edited clips as objective truth. Jan 11, 2018
How to spot Fake News

How to spot Fake News

Here are some tips on what to look for when watching out for fake news.  Dec 21, 2017
Facebook, Google and Twitter have circulated some of the most outrageous fake news

Facebook, Google and Twitter have circulated some of the most outrageous fake news

Since Donald Trumps 2016 presidential election campaign trail, fake news has been thrust into the spotlight. Tech companies such as Facebook, Google and Twitter have come under scrutiny for failing to stop the circulation of fake news. On 31 October, representatives from these three tech companies are testifying on Capitol Hill for the Russian-tie investigation for the 2016 Presidential Election Campaign.  Nov 2, 2017
Facebook, Google and Twitter have circulated some of the most outrageous fake news

Facebook, Google and Twitter have circulated some of the most outrageous fake news

Since Donald Trumps 2016 presidential election campaign trail, fake news has been thrust into the spotlight. Tech companies such as Facebook, Google and Twitter have come under scrutiny for failing to stop the circulation of fake news. On 31 October, representatives from these three tech companies are testifying on Capitol Hill for the Russian-tie investigation for the 2016 Presidential Election Campaign.  Nov 2, 2017
Fake Hurricane Irma videos widely shared on social media

Fake Hurricane Irma videos widely shared on social media

In the aftermath of nearly every major disaster or attack in recent years, videos incorrectly claiming to show the incidents have been distributed and widely shared via social media. Here we take a look at some of major fake videos claiming to show the damage caused by Hurricane Irma. Sep 11, 2017
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