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Researchers identify seven types of fake news, aiding better detection

<embed>https://phys.org/news/2019-11-fake-news-aiding.html</embed> PhysOrg 11/15/2019

In a study, researchers narrowed down myriad examples of fake news to seven basic categories, which include false news, polarized content, satire, misreporting, commentary, persuasive information and citizen journalism. The researchers also contrasted those types of content with real news and report their findings in the current issue of American Behavioral Scientist.