MM 2003 - Steelee Harper

In today’s digital world, social media has changed how we communicate and share information. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram help us connect quickly, but they also allow misinformation to spread rapidly. Misinformation is false or misleading information shared without the intent to deceive. It includes rumors, conspiracy theories, altered images, and misleading statistics. Unlike disinformation, which is shared to intentionally mislead, misinformation can be spread by people who believe it is true. Social media’s algorithms, which prioritize engagement over accuracy, help misinformation spread quickly. Social media platforms use  algorithms to boost content that gets a lot of attention. This often means that shocking or emotionally charged posts get more visibility, making misinformation more likely to go viral. Research has shown that false information spreads faster than true information. For example, a 2018 study in Science found that false news stories are ret...

News plays a big role in our lives by keeping us informed and educated, helping shape what we think. CNN, which started in 1980, changed the way news is shared by being the first 24-hour news channel. Since then, CNN has become one of the biggest news sources in the world. CNN is well-known for reporting on big events in real time. The network is built on its ability to quickly share stories as they happen. CNN has reporters all around the world, covering major events like natural disasters, political changes, and wars. CNN works hard to be one of the first news outlets to report what’s happening. For CNN, breaking news is at the heart of what they do. While other news outlets may focus on deeper analysis of events, CNN aims to provide quick updates as events unfold. However, this rush to be first can sometimes cause issues, like incomplete information that needs correcting later. Balancing speed with accuracy is a key part of CNN’s effort to define how it delivers news. Along with br...