08).News Analysis (fake and real)

September 14, 2024

What is fake news ?

Fake news is intentionally made up or grossly distorted information mean to deceive the reader .

Fake news is designed to persuade an audience to hold one ideological viewpoint over others based upon "misinformation" -- false or less than completely factual information. In this regard, fake news acts as propaganda. Attempts at persuasion like this have led to a phenomenon in which people dismiss information with which they disagree as being fake news, even if that information has a factual basis.

What is the real news ?

Real news is information or a report about something that has happened recently meant to inform the reader/viewer from a reliable, authoritative source. Real news is objective and unbiased information that is factually based from credible sources.

Fake news & real news,,,,,,,

1..Covid 19...

fake news,

The Covid-19 pandemic provided fertile ground for false information online, with numerous examples of fake news throughout the crisis. A persistent example of fake news in social media was the claim that 5G technology was linked to the spread of the virus – supposedly because 5G suppressed the immune system while the virus communicated through radio waves. These claims were not true and were repeatedly debunked by official sources but were still shared extensively.

Real news

In this picture we can see correct details in covid 19.The Ministry of Health was able to show the correct information numerically to the public and the methods to follow the necessary instructions in the correct way.

Covid 19 period some media channels get wrong details for the peoples.share fake news from other .but some channels correct wrong information and share real news .

2..Club wasantha murder

Fake news ,

After the death of Club Wasantha, various campaigns were made through the media and most of them can be shown to be fake news.

There were false reports that several powerful criminal gang leaders were involved behind the murder of Klab Vasantha and that his wife had died there.

Real news,

According to the police investigation, all the information of Club Wasantha death should be given to the media. The culprits should be caught by the police.

3..2019 bomb blast

Fake news,

Spreading false news about the Easter bombing through the media and other means.

Real news ,

After the attack, the security of the country should be tightened and the true information about how the attack happened.

Differences of Real news and fake news

1.Accuracy

Real news is based on verified facts, credible sources, and thorough reporting. It is generally produced by reputable news organizations that adhere to journalistic standards. Fake news, on the other hand, often contains false or misleading information and is not backed by reliable sources.

2. Intent

The purpose of real news is to inform the public with truthful information. Fake news is often created to mislead, manipulate public opinion, or generate sensationalism for financial or political gain.

3. Verification

Real news undergoes a rigorous fact-checking process before publication. Fake news may bypass these processes, spreading unchecked or intentionally distorted information.