Images appearing to show the Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex at the King's coronation spread widely on Facebook, with more than 78,000 likes, but none of the pictures are genuine.Advent of Artificial intelligence has allowed creating realistic pictures quicker and easier than ever. However, this has also given rise to a concerning phenomena - the proliferation of fake news. Falsely generated content and citizen journalism not only gives misinformation to people, but diminishes human suffering, and brings denial of atrocities. As a powerful distributor of information, the media should fulfill its role as a credible source of information.
Be a reliable source. When footage of a family holding a dead body in their arms went viral on social media, many posts claimed the baby was merely a doll. These claims were amplified when an Israeli newspaper said it proved he was a doll, which was false. Later, the outlet deleted the article and said it was based on “faulty source.” Verification of information before publication is essential to ensure reliability. Implementing a rigorous fact checking process is essential to serve as the frontline defense against fake news.
Media outlets also bear the responsibility of educating the public on how to look for credible information. Guidelines on figuring out whether certain images or information are true or false can be published , or confirming information which credibility is debated can prevent false news from expanding. Moreover, Implementing initiatives within news content, such as explaining fact checking processes or highlighting the importance of multiple sources, can empower the audience to navigate the digital information more wisely.
Misleading headlines contribute to the spread of fake news. Media sometimes resort to clickbait tactics for higher viewership. This involves presenting information in misleading manner, thus contributing to the spread of fake news. As a responsible source disseminator, media outlets must set an example and refrain from any activities that can misguide the audiences.
In the face of challenges posed by fake news, media bear the responsibility of preventing fake news from having an effect on people. The media holds the key to prevention through fact-checking, and taking educational initiatives. By embracing them, media outlets contribute to a more informed and discerning public, and fulfills societal responsibility that can safeguard the public’s trust in the media as a reliable source of information.
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