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Australians sharing misinformation without checking facts
Published 4 days, 16 hours ago
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New research by TikTok reveals one in five Australians believe online content before checking if it's true, while nearly 40 per cent share information without verifying it first. Cyber safety expert Susan McLean discusses the consequences of spreading misinformation, from physical and mental harm to the challenges posed by AI-generated content that appears increasingly realistic. The importance of pausing to verify information before sharing and improving digital literacy across all age groups is emphasised as essential in combating the spread of false information online.
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