Air Quote by Vivian Schiller
“My definition of fake news is a content-like object that is a story, an article, a video, a tweet that has been fabricated, completely invented out of thin air, intentionally for the purpose of misleading.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Media Ethics, 2017
Fake news is deliberately created false content designed to deceive audiences.
In simple terms: Deliberately false content meant to mislead.
Key Takeaway
Verify sources before sharing.
Themes
media literacy
truth
deception
Mood
cautious
informed
Type
educational
warning
When to use this quote
- social media
- newsrooms
- political campaigns
- education
- fact‑checking
Key Concepts
information integrity
propaganda
digital ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you tell if a story is fabricated?
- What responsibilities do platforms have to curb fake news?
A Different Perspective
Even accurate‑looking content can be misleading if context is missing.
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