“Fake news” is not just a buzzword. Beyond conspicuously ridiculous conspiracy theories and sensationalist headlines, fake news threatens the very foundations of our information ecosystem. The damage is real indeed: reputations are tarnished, businesses suffer devastating losses, and the line between truth and lie is blurred.
But how do we even start solving the fake news problem? In the U.S., where legal constraints prevent false information from being removed from the internet, it seems like damage control and public calls for stricter regulations are society’s best shots at tackling the issue.
