Fake News Technologies as a Tool for Public Opinion Manipulation
https://doi.org/10.26794/2226-7867-2024-14-2-75-80
Abstract
Political instability characterizes the modern world. Fake news has long been influential in politics, serving as a means to manipulate public opinion and sway the masses. The paper briefly discusses basic concepts of fake news. In addition, the paper outlines ways for further research aimed at studying how fake news influences public consciousness and shapes ideas about anything.
About the Author
D. A. BartashevichRussian Federation
Daryia A. Bartashevich — graduate student, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications
Moscow
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Review
For citations:
Bartashevich D.A. Fake News Technologies as a Tool for Public Opinion Manipulation. Humanities and Social Sciences. Bulletin of the Financial University. 2024;14(2):75-80. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.26794/2226-7867-2024-14-2-75-80