Fact-Checking Information

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artificial intelligence (AI)

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computer systems that can mimic skills usually done by humans, such as speech recognition, decision making, and visual perception

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misinformation

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information that is presented as fact, either intentionally or unintentionally

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disinformation

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information that is presented with the purpose of deceiving people

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fake news

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information that is presented as factual news about current events. It can be presented to intentionally deceive others or promote opinions as facts

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lateral reading

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1.) means you leave the website you are viewing and open more tabs on your browser to see what other digital sources say about the information
2.) strategy used by fact-checkers who check if the information presented in a video or article is accurate

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corroboration

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to compare what multiple sources say and determine where they agree or disagree