Fake News and Bias Terms

Investigation of information to make sure it is accurate and trustworthy

This type of news isn't meant to be taken seriously and is used for entertainment or commentary

News, stories, or hoaxes created to delibrately misinform or deceive

Machine learning technology that manipulates or fabricates audio and/or video recordings to show people doing or saying

The shocking or teasing headlines of these stories trick you into clicking for more information

The impact of desire on beliefs -- we believe what we want to believe

A tendency or opinion for or against a particular thing, often based on prejudice

An interpretation of a real news event where the facts are manipulated to fit an agenda

The goal of the news is trying to achieve by influencing the audience in some way

News that shows only one side, or part of, an entire story. Uses emotional language and opinion statements

News that takes a fact, event, or quote and use it out of context