In light of the increasing tensions between India and Pakistan and the significant increase in false information spreading on social media, Geo.tv contacted the Digital Rights Foundation (DRF) to get professional guidance on how to teach viewers to spot and steer clear of fake news.
Think twice before sharing: Don’t assume that a large number of shares, likes, or comments indicates genuineness. In a similar vein, a WhatsApp message that reads “Forwarded many times” at the top could not be reliable.
Is the source it cites reliable? It’s not reliable if there isn’t a link indicating where the information came from. Even if a link is offered, make sure it takes them to a reliable source (one that is authoritative and has pertinent information).
