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My name is Samira and I'm studying at Webster University at

Tashkent. Today we're diving into something pretty serious that affects all of us. It's fake news and
misinformation. We're living in this super connected world so it's really easy to come across stuff
that's misleading or just totally false. However, it's politic, health or social issues. Fake news can miss
with public opinion and even push real-life discussion in the wrong direction. So why should this
matter to you? Because misinformation doesn't just make things confusing, it can split us apart, make
people feel lost and sometimes even cause actual harm. So my aim? My aim today is to break down
how fake news spread, who gets hit is the hardest by it and most importantly what we can all do to
fight back. So my story, can I read this and can I say to you? I remember I remember scrolling through
social media during the pandemic period.And seeing all these posts that were not only wrong but also
dangerous. Friends and family were sharing conspiracy theories. And it's just too much trying to
explain why these ideas were totally off. This experience made me see how fast fake news can grab
hold of people, even the ones closest to us. If we don't get handle on this fake news, it will be like if
we did it right way, if we did it wrong, it will be the same. If we don't get handle on this fake news, it
will be the same. If we don't get handle on this fake news, it will be the same.And it's really important
for us to be open about nation. And it's important to have the right to understand and this is
something If you don't get a handle on the Sun, misinformation could end up just being a part of
everyday life, causing even more confusion and mistrust in society. Issues navigation Let's dig a bit
deeper. Fake news isn't some new thing. It's been around for ages, for a long time. But with the
Internet and social media, it's everywhere. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, and even messaging apps like
WhatsApp let misinformation spread faster than ever. A study by Vosogy, Roy and Earl found that
false info actually spreads six times faster than real news on Twitter.So, who is the fact? Honestly,
everyone. From casual social media users to politicians and journalists. Fake news can sway opinions,
mess with elections, and ruin reputations. A huge example is the 2016 U.S. presidential election,
where misinformation played a big role in shaping how people felt. One big reason for this is how
social media organizes information. Algorithms work. They prioritize wild or shocking content. They
can't trap people in eco-members, where they only see stuff that backs up their own beliefs. Plus, it's
to tell reliable news apart from besieged or misleading sources. So, people don't allow no... So,
people don't allow no... They don't always know what's true.Why this issue needs attention now? If
we don't tackle fake news now, the outcome could be wrong. Imagine living in a world where lies
cover up the truth all the time. Trust in situations would fall apart. Society would be more divided.
And public safety could be at risk. We're already seeing the impact with things like anti-waste
insurance or climate change denial. The longer fake news sticks around, the harder it will be to see
the story strange. So, my opinion, my own solution to this. One idea is so to start. One idea is so to
start teaching media literacy early. Schools and universities could teach students how to look critically
at news and tell what's real from what's not.Government and private groups could also run public
campaigns to help people learn how to fact check and recognize sketchy sources. This isn't just about
stopping fake news. It's about helping people become smarter consumers of info. So, what can we
actually do? Fighting with news, with fake news, needs both individual and big picture solution. On a
personal level, media literacy is key. People should learn to fast check, use reliable sources. And
questions dramatically headlines. On a larger scale, social media campaigns need to step up. Some
are already adding fact checking labels or limiting the spread of false info. But more is needed. For
example, improving algorithm to focus on reliable info. Our sanitation staff could help a lot of.And
then, there's the government role. These tricky signs we want to balance stopping fake news with
protecting free speech. But countries like Germany are already setting up laws that make social media
campaigns responsible for removing harmful content. Which shows that regular can work. And how to
ask to people help avoid fake news? Helping people avoid fake news requires educational and teach
fixes. Encourage people to double check stuff from multiple sources before sharing. And promote
tools like fact checking websites. Social media campaigns should also make it easy to users to report
suspicious stuff. And governments can fund programs to help the public understand how media can
be twisted. So, an action. In closing, fake news and misinformation are problems we can't ignore
anymore.They hit all of us. And while the solution isn't simple, it's possible if we all work together. I
urge you, the listener, to get involved in fight misinformation. Start by learning more and sharing that
knowledge with others. And hold social media platforms and news outlets accountable for the info
they put out there. Let's all pitch in to create a more informed and responsible digital world. Thank
you for listening. And I hope this podcast inspires you to think critically about the information you
come across. Let's make a difference by accompanying fake news. And thank you for listening. I'm
Muzaffarova Samira.

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