FAKE NEWS

We need to rewrite the ethics of the digital era.

by Carolina Sá

In times of increased connectivity where each individual has become their own journalist, fighting fake news has become more crucial than ever. We need to re-write the ethics of the digital era, create the right platforms to decipher truth, fight disinformation, misinformation and propaganda. This can only be done through a joint global effort bringing together ethics and technology.

 

Each individual has become their own journalist

 

Carolina Sá, Journalist and senior producer for the Paris-based international news channel France 24.

OUR SPEAKER

Carolina Sá

Carolina Sá is a Portuguese-Brazilian journalist living and working between Paris and Rio de Janeiro. After completing a BA in History & Portuguese African studies at Kings College (London), she worked as a magazine editor in Lisbon. She went on to do a Master’s Degree in Creative Documentary in Barcelona. Working alongside a number of renowned directors, she then gained strong experience in cinema as a first and second assistant director. In 2011 Carolina returned to journalism and since 2013 she has been working as a senior producer for the Paris-based international news channel France 24. She juggles her time between news bulletins, breaking news and fact-checking. She is also currently working on her first documentary film.

Individuals contributed with their image and content in a personal capacity, not as a part of their role in any institution or company listed on this website.

 
 

Resources and points of view

 

Types, sources, and claims of COVID-19 misinformation, article in Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism

This factsheet looks into the types of misinformation surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, and the motivations behind those spreading them.

How Your Brain Tricks You Into Believing Fake News, article in Time

'It’s the equivalent of a public health crisis.’

The (almost) complete history of 'fake news', article in BBC News

How a phrase that originally referred to moneymaking Macedonian teens came to mean a whole lot more.

 

Des fake news à la désinformation, article in Mediapart

Fake news : guide des questions à se poser face à une information, article in Gouvernement.fr

Comment évaluer la qualité et la pertinence d'une information et discerner le vrai du faux ? Voici quelques questions à se poser au quotidien.

 

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