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Disinformation around these protests is NEXT LEVEL. So, we @PENamerica made a short tip sheet
Disinformation around these protests is NEXT LEVEL. So, we
@PENamerica
put a short tip sheet together for protesters & the public. Three ways to verify images, videos, sources, & news sites so you don't get duped by misleading info. There's a lot of it.
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Home > PEN America’s Guide for Combating Protest Disinformation
PEN AMERICA’S GUIDE FOR COMBATING PROTEST DISINFORMATION
June 5, 2020
Amid mass demonstrations against police violence, misinformation and disinformation about the protests are spreading fast online. False, misleading, and misattributed stories and images can polarize communities, unfairly damage reputations, and obscure the truth. By sharing and amplifying this content we often further the goals of those who aim to discredit and divide.
PEN America offers three simple tips to minimize the spread of misleading information:
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PEN AMERICA’S GUIDE FOR COMBATING PROTEST DISINFORMATION
June 5, 2020
Amid mass demonstrations against police violence, misinformation and disinformation about the protests are spreading fast online. False, misleading, and misattributed stories and images can polarize communities, unfairly damage reputations, and obscure the truth. By sharing and amplifying this content we often further the goals of those who aim to discredit and divide.
PEN America offers three simple tips to minimize the spread of misleading information:
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