A new 20-year analysis of news coverage reveals a clear link between negativity and misinformation. As the authors conclude: "as the negativity bias increases, accuracy decreases." www.researchgate.net/publication/... #MisinfoResearch

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A new study finds that jargon makes false information seem more credible. It boosts perceived expertise, especially among people with higher conspiracy mentality, even though it simultaneously reduces readability. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #MisinfoResearch

The Power of Technical Languag...

Can we actually train ourselves to be more open-minded and harder to fool? New research says yes. A short message warning us about closed-mindedness made people better at spotting misinformation, less likely to believe conspiracy theories, and more thoughtful about what they shared #MisinfoResearch

How to Train Yourself to Be Mo...

Media literacy games can be very effective in teaching important skills, and this new game uses an AI chatbot to add an extra layer of interactivity and engagement. dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1... #MisinfoResearch

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New study finds that bilingual Ukrainians were less likely to believe news stories written in their less-preferred language, showing that language itself shapes how people judge information. www.cambridge.org/core/journal... #MisinfoResearch

How Language Shapes Belief in ...

Seeing the same fake news headlines multiple times makes people view sharing them as more acceptable, suggesting that repeated exposure can weaken social norms against spreading misinformation on social media. www.nature.com/articles/s41... #MisinfoResearch

Replicability and generalizabi...

New study finds that adding brief explanations to misinformation warning labels makes them more effective by reducing belief in false information and helping people remember who fact-checked the content. journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1... #MisinfoResearch

Reducing Misinformation Credib...

New paper argues that misinformation interventions must build, not erode, public trust, which means ensuring transparency, cultural relevance, and ethical design, especially for communities that may already distrust institutions. www.nature.com/articles/s41... #MisinfoResearch

Advocating for a community-cen...

Evidence-based strategies to combat misinformation include strengthening public resilience through media literacy, promoting responsible platform practices, and ensuring transparent, open communication that upholds democratic values. www.emc-lab.org/uploads/1/1/... #MisinfoResearch

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