Fake News Gaining Popularity
Tempo
January 3, 2017
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Can you tell the difference between fake and factual news on social media?
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| Yes |  |
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| 56.8% | 394 | |
| No |  |
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| 19.0% | 132 | |
| Unsure |  |
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| 24.2% | 168 | |
| Total | 100% | 694 |
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HOAXES, or false information, are causing problems all over the world. In Germany, the government has threatened to issue a law that will fine Facebook and other social media platform companies for every fake news published. The fine could be up to 500,000 Euro (Rp |