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The bad news game: a defense against fake news

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Given the rising amount of fake news on the web, it is imperative to understand whether people can become immune to fake news and what steps can help achieve this goal. This interview presents insights into the definition of fake news, current research, and the future of fake news education.

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        cover image XRDS: Crossroads, The ACM Magazine for Students
        XRDS: Crossroads, The ACM Magazine for Students  Volume 27, Issue 1
        Combating Fake News and Misinformation
        Fall 2020
        44 pages
        ISSN:1528-4972
        EISSN:1528-4980
        DOI:10.1145/3422827
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