Fighting Fake News Using Blockchain
The advancement of technology, and the rapid adoption of social media has paved the path for the viral propagation of fake news. People all around the world are profiting from fake news, either by presenting facts incorrectly to gain more views or by manipulating the public's opinion to influence their conduct in major societal events. Here you can find about the best option for dealing with this rapidly growing problem. Types Of Fake News In Social Media 1. Satire or parody – fake articles are placed on websites just for the sake of entertainment and have no intention of deceiving others. 2. False connection - content of a news story is unrelated to the headlines, captions, or graphics. 3. Imposter content - legitimate sources are imitated with fictitious or altered sources. 4. Fabricated news - news is fabricated for making money or gaining fame. Now, let us see how blockchain helps in detection of Fake News in Social Media . How Does Blockchain Assist ...