You don’t need Socrates to tell you that some websites spin crazy, made-up yarns just so you’ll click a link.
False information and fake news have been a problem on the internet almost since the beginning. The situation is so bad, one website, Snopes.com, is dedicated to debunking crazy internet tales and rumors that pop up like digital cockroaches.
The issue rose to prominence again with the election of Donald Trump, which critics say was aided by fake news reports that were rampant across social media, especially Facebook. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has called that notion “pretty crazy” but says his company is working to clamp down on bogus articles.
