Misinformation online can both distort decision-making by individuals and harm debate across societies.
Yet at the same time, the notion of a fight against ‘fake news’ is also serving as an excuse for repressive laws that curb free speech. An effective response must be built on stronger media and information literacy and greater confidence in the digital environment, and care not to take steps that risk limiting freedom of access to information.
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