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Misinformation is getting harder to spot, and social media and Artificial Intelligence are only making it harder. The one in five Americans who consume their daily news on social media are less likely to get the facts right. These consumers tend to be younger, are less likely to be white, and have lower levels of education. Those aged 65 and older are also particularly vulnerable, and those with strong ideologies.
On May 30, 2024, former President Donald Trump became the first president in U.S. history to be convicted of a crime. Despite the conviction, Trump remains the presumptive Republican nominee in this November’s election and has propelled false claims and misleading narratives that frame the case as a political attack.
Sonia Ohlala borrows heavily from right-wing media outlets and even broadcast from Washington DC on the day of the Capitol riots. But who is she?
Don’t get into a political argument. Talk about misinformation instead. This guide focuses on tips for second-generation Americans, but it can be helpful for anyone who wants to have productive conversations with their loved ones about misinformation.
“I don’t think the Vietnamese people in the U.S. get enough credible news. And I don’t know how to help them get credible news, except that I do the best I can with my videos.”
Claim: Some Republicans want to phase out Medicare and Social Security, two popular and expensive social programs run by the federal government to aid seniors.
Rating: This claim is MOSTLY TRUE.