How disinformation spreads and sticks 9/9
- It gets picked up by media that skip verification
In today’s fast-paced information environment, some websites rush to publish stories without thoroughly checking the facts—especially if the story is gaining attention online. These sites may look like real news outlets, but they lack proper editorial standards. By contrast, reliable media organisations follow verification and fact-checking processes before publishing. Unfortunately, once false information is reported by any outlet, it can be difficult to contain.