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In the information age we live in, it is increasingly common for people to take advantage of the great flow of news to on false information that helps them to propagate their agendas. calls from Fake News, they have been a major problem in various spheres of communication, and with the pandemic of COVID-19 this problem has been exacerbated. With that, the Google made a suggestion of tips to identify misinformation, aiming to protect people from falling into misinformation. 3r1j6j
Make sure an image is being used in the correct context 3u734a
Often, due to the speed at which information arrives on the internet, s end up just glancing at information and bumping into images, but without seeing the true context. Sometimes, as tactics of dissemination of fake news, images are taken from the original context. O Google has a function to help discover the original context, simply right-click on the image or hold the image on your cell phone, and choose the option “Search this image on Google".
In the image search of the Google, the various contexts in which an image appears online are available, allowing the to draw their own conclusions about the veracity.
Browse full news coverage w5r4j
Many news outlets have their own bias, reporting the same information with several differences that can change their understanding. The tip recommended by Google in this case it is to try to look for several sources, to have complete coverage and on several views. Search information on Google News and click on the option “See full coverage” when available will greatly help the to stay informed with the correct facts.
Consult fact checkers to identify misinformation 5m1so
The internet has several data verification platforms, with authorized editors who research and the information shared. O Google has a tool for that, the Fact Check Explorer, which currently has over 100.000 fact checks from authorized publishers worldwide.
Check Location Facts with Google Earth and Street View 28r3r
Several places in the world end up having false stories about events that took place in them, which end up gaining traction through the internet connecting the entire world, and many people are not familiar with these places. Using the Google Earth or the Street View, it is possible to see verified information about places, from tourist attractions to commercial establishments.
For more Google news such as the new augmented reality functions of Google Maps, follow the showmetech.
Source: Google Blog
