This episode features Ben James from AAP FactCheck. Ben is a journalist, editor and author with more than a decade of experience working at news organisations. AAP (or Australian Associated Press) FactCheck focuses on investigating claims of political significance and counteracting misinformation shared on social media. Fake videos, news and misinformation is everywhere. Bad actors are constantly seeking faster communication channels and broader distribution opportunities to twist online narratives using misinformation and disinformation, for their own political purposes. What is the link between the spread of fake news and radicalisation, or violent extremism? Misinformation is pervasive and can be difficult to spot. But building the skills to recognise reliable information doesn't have to be complicated. Ben helps us identify and respond to hateful conspiracy theories and fake news.

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• The Misinformation Virus -Why fake science spreads faster online than the truth 
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