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How to spot fake content online

Fake news spreads six times faster than facts on social media. But how can you recognize and verify fake news when you see them? Here are some tips from the DW fact check team.

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animation of woman looking at phone on fire

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Symbolbild für Faktencheck | KI-Bilder erkennen | ENG

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