Fake News

1. false news stories, often of a sensational nature, created to be widely shared or distributed for the purpose of generating revenue, or promoting or discrediting a public figure, political movement, company, etc.:

Example: It’s impossible to avoid clickbait and fake news on social media.

2. a parody that presents current events or other news topics for humorous effect in an obviously satirical imitation of journalism:

Example: The website publishes fake news that is hilarious and surprisingly insightful.

3. Sometimes Facetious. (used as a conversational tactic to dispute or discredit information that is perceived as hostile or unflattering):

Example: The senator insisted that recent polls forecasting an election loss were just fake news.

the ability or skills to critically analyze for accuracy, credibility, or evidence of bias the content created and consumed in various media, including radio and television, the internet, and social media.

2. deliberately misleading or biased information; manipulated narrative or facts; propaganda:

Example: Special interest groups muddied the waters of the debate, spreading disinformation on social media.

false information that is spread, regardless of whether there is intent to mislead:

Example: In the chaotic hours after the earthquake, a lot of misinformation was reported in the news.