Cook calls for new tools to reduce false news dissemination

【Global Science and Technology Report】 There are hundreds of millions of messages on the Internet. When users move their fingers, they easily complete the relay of information transmission. However, due to low thresholds and easy operation, online information is mixed and people are unintentionally mixed. Maybe it's been passed on. According to foreign media reports on February 12, Apple CEO Tim Cook said in an interview that a large amount of fake news is eroding people's brains. Major technology companies should develop tools to help reduce false news. Cook said that in the era we live in, people are racking their brains, hoping to get more clicks, but do not pay attention to the facts, we must do a big game, we need to take into account all the characteristics of people. At present, Facebook has launched a fact check option in the face of false news in the hardest-hit area. When users are doubtful about the authenticity of the message, they can mark the news and remind the fact-finding inspector to investigate. Cook said, “Too many people are just complaining at the moment. They don’t know what to do. We want to launch a modern public service campaign. We can do it quickly if we have the will”. (Internship Compilation: Wu Xinyuan Reviewer: Li Zongze)

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