What is the best way to fact-check a news story?

Check multiple reliable sources

What is an "echo chamber" on social media?

A space where people only see opinions they already agree with

What is deepfake technology?

AI-generated videos that make people say things they never actually said

When media presents stories with a particular viewpoint

What is deepfake technology?

AI-generated videos that make people say things they never actually said

Which type of headline is most likely to be fake?

A headline using extreme language like "SHOCKING NEWS!"

Which of these is an example of fake news?

A viral post claiming a celebrity died (but they didn’t)

What role do social media algorithms play in misinformation?

They show people content similar to what they already engage with

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1
What is the best way to fact-check a news story?
If it has lots of likes, it must be true
Trust whatever appears first on Google
Share it with friends to see if they believe it
Check multiple reliable sources
2
True or False? Satirical websites like "The Onion" and "The Daily Mash" publish real news.
FALSE
TRUE
3
What is an "echo chamber" on social media?
A way to share breaking news faster
A group chat where people argue
A space where people only see opinions they already agree with
A news article that contains sound effects
4
Which website is a fact-checking resource?
Wikipedia
Instagram Stories
Full Fact
Reddit
5
What is deepfake technology?
A new social media app
AI-generated videos that make people say things they never actually said
A type of encrypted message
A special effects trick in movies
6
What is media bias?
When media presents stories with a particular viewpoint
A type of news written by AI
The practice of reporting only facts
A law that prevents fake news
7
What is deepfake technology?
AI-generated videos that make people say things they never actually said
A special effects trick in movies
A type of encrypted message
A new social media app
8
Which type of headline is most likely to be fake?
A headline using extreme language like "SHOCKING NEWS!"
A scientific journal report
A sports match summary
A BBC article with a balanced view
9
Which of these is an example of fake news?
A viral post claiming a celebrity died (but they didn’t)
A BBC report on election results
A weather forecast predicting heavy rain
A documentary about a historical event
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What role do social media algorithms play in misinformation?
They stop political opinions from spreading
They show people content similar to what they already engage with
They delete fake news instantly
They fact-check every post before showing it

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