The Truth, the Whole and Nothing But the in a Post-Truth Truth, Truth World

In our post-truth world, we’re bombarded with claims of fake news, ‘hoax news, and alternative facts. Degrees of truth and subtle differences in reporting need to be addressed through education, with the help of automated tools that can assist in identifying which elements of an article or video are false. The outcomes range from affecting only a few (fake reviews that influence purchases or restaurant dining choices) to (arguably) determining the outcome of a national election. © 2019, Information Today. All rights reserved.