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When a Story is Breaking, AI Can Help Consumers Identify Fake News

January 21, 2021 sarah JonasResearch Results

Warnings about misinformation are now regularly posted on social media platforms, but not all of these cautions are created equal. New research from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute shows that artificial intelligence can help form accurate news assessments — but only when a news story is first emerging.

Creating Critical News Consumers

October 19, 2020 sarah JonasFeature Expert

In times of political and societal turmoil, misinformation abounds. From deepfakes to viral conspiracy theories, how do we trust the media we consume is truthful? Education may be the best defense in creating critical information consumers in today’s “fake news” world.