The Irish Sun: PHONEY INFO Fake news on social media platforms undermines trust in democracy, new data reveals

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University of Birmingham researcher Dr Merten Reglitz said institutions such as the European Commission have found fake news to be a threat to their values and processes.

He said: “Reputable polling evidence shows that fake news leads to a loss of trust of citizens in each other — a major cause of destabilising democratic processes and undermining the benefits that morally justify democratic institutions.”

Dr Reglitz also said mutual distrust can have serious consequences on our lives.

Period27 Jul 2022

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  • TitleThe Irish Sun: PHONEY INFO Fake news on social media platforms undermines trust in democracy, new data reveals
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletThe Irish Sun
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Sizeca. 340 words
    Country/TerritoryIreland
    Date27/07/22
    Producer/AuthorDanielle Russell Masterson
    PersonsMerten Reglitz