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December 14, 2016
Many Americans Believe Fake News Is Sowing Confusion
About a third say they often see made-up political news online; 51% say they see inaccurate news
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Many Americans Believe Fake News Is Sowing Confusion
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Majority say fake news has left Americans confused about basic facts
Majority are confident in their ability to recognize fake news
About a third say they often see made-up political news online; 51% say they see inaccurate news
About one in four report sharing fabricated news – whether aware at the time or not
Public, politicians, social media all receive share of responsibility for stopping spread of fake news
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Belief that fake news causes confusion shared widely
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