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The Stream

Why does misinformation spread faster than truth?

We examine how online misinformation spreads and the efforts to stop it.

From bots pushing ready-made talking points, to AI generating information that isn’t always reliable, to pages distorting images and bending facts – online misinformation is everywhere. So how can people tell what’s real? And is it even possible to build immunity against misinformation in today’s digital world?

Presenter: Stefanie Dekker

Guests:

Runa Engen – Editor-in-chief, Faktisk

Jon Roozenbeek – Lecturer in psychology, University of Cambridge

Marc Owen Jones – Professor of media analytics, Northwestern University

Published On 30 Sep 202530 Sep 2025

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