Truth, Lies, and Technology

Truth, Lies, and Technology Real and Fake News in the Digital Age - Scientific American Explores Big Ideas

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Publisher's Synopsis

With the accelerating rise of online communication, there has also been an unprecedented spread of falsehoods. Readers coming of age in this world of information spreading at speeds faster than ever before may wonder about how technology can spread pervasive lies--and how they can play a part in making it more truthful. This enlightening title aims to guide readers in exploring how technology such as deepfakes and social media algorithms can convincingly distort the truth. They will not only learn to recognize Internet fabrications but also how to stop their spread.

Book information

ISBN: 9781684169528
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Imprint: Scientific American Educational Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 028.7
Language: English
Number of pages: 160
Weight: 431g
Height: 236mm
Width: 188mm
Spine width: 8mm