2.15.2023

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Study shows ‘striking’ number who believe news misinforms

NEW YORK (AP) — Half of Americans in a recent survey indicated they believe national news organizations intend to mislead, misinform or persuade the public to adopt a particular point of view through their reporting.

The purpose of disinformation efforts — information warfare, if you will (and yes, that's a thing) — is to create an environment in which people don't know what to believe. Confusion, not persuasion, is the goal.

Is it working?

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