How To Spot Fake News, Coronavirus False Claims, And Doctored Video

Today’s show was dedicated entirely to the idea that false information is working its way through the system.

Topics:

4 Tips for Spotting a Fake News Story | Harvard Summer School

Introducing Poynter’s International Fact-checking Network – Poynter

How to Spot Fake News – FactCheck.org

ABCnews.com.co – Wikipedia

WTOE 5NEWS – WTOE 5NEWS

Brazilian president Bolsonaro’s coronavirus test shows how media can misinform, too

Whole Foods workers angry over coronavirus paid time off policy

Fake News: How to Spot It

7 ways to avoid misinformation during the coronavirus pandemic – Poynter

Contrary to False Posts, Sanitizer Helpful Against Coronavirus – FactCheck.org

Twitter takes down coronavirus tweets from John McAfee, David Clarke, and others – The Verge

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Divorce cases spike in China after ‘couples spend too much time during coronavirus quarantine’ | Daily Mail Online

Manipulated Video Targeting Pelosi Goes Viral – FactCheck.org

There’s a coronavirus rumor going viral about a national quarantine — it’s fake – The Verge

Coronavirus Fears Haven’t Sunk Sales of Corona Beer in U.S. – FactCheck.org

Guide: How to spot cheap, out-of-context and deepfake videos | Africa Check

How to detect video that’s been manipulated

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!