Fake News on Social Media: Recognizing and Combating Misinformation #3678795 (License: Personal Use)

The image features overlapping logos of prominent social networks-including Facebook, Twitter (X), LinkedIn, and YouTube-partially obscured by a red diagonal banner boldly stating “FAKE NEWS.” Behind the logos, faint newspaper clippings suggest traditional media’s entanglement in the misinformation ecosystem. The composition visually conveys how digital platforms can amplify false narratives rapidly and widely.

This image is commonly used in articles, educational resources, or awareness campaigns about digital literacy, media bias, and online misinformation. It targets users seeking to understand how fake news proliferates via social channels and supports content aimed at critical thinking, fact-checking, and responsible sharing.