How can you spot fake news online?
False claims about ballot manipulation spread across social media during the 2025 German elections, raising concerns about the fast impact of misinformation online and how internet users can better protect themselves.
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False claims about ballot manipulation spread across social media during the 2025 German elections, raising concerns about the fast impact of misinformation online and how internet users can better protect themselves.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/14/how-can-you-spot-fake-news-online
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00:00How can you spot fake news online?
00:08Social media users are exposed to news at lightning speed.
00:12But fake news spreads just as fast.
00:15During the recent 2025 German elections, for example,
00:19several false claims took over online channels, like Axe,
00:23with users sharing false claims over ballot manipulation and polling booth tampering.
00:29Content manipulation is becoming easier, especially with the rise of AI.
00:34So how can you protect yourself?
00:37We spoke with experts to find out.
00:40Rhetorical techniques are very strong giveaways.
00:56What about clues for spotting AI?
01:09Even supposedly real news outlets can be misleading.
01:20Make sure you double-check different sources.
01:39Misinformation spreads fast. Slow down, fact-check and stay informed.
01:45For more information and investigations, head to our website, euronews.com.