Web of Lies: Investigating the Impact of False Information on the Internet

Reasons Behind False and Inaccurate Information

When looking for any information on the internet, whether you are searching for why your stomach hurts, who Justin Bieber is really dating, or what movies are recommended for three year olds, you will get a variety of answers: some of which are helpful, and some of which are completely inaccurate. One reason behind this inaccurate information is the public eye, as anyone is able to post anything. This leads to opinions being mistaken as facts, or rumors being spread because of a misinterpretation. Some information is purposely spread incorrectly, as people may find it funny or find satisfaction in deceiving others. Other information is mistakenly spread incorrectly, as the publisher may think they have the facts, but they do not. Either way, the information is spread rapidly, which is one way we receive wrong details. Responses to false information can be dangerous, as and Event Caused by Fake News in the US is described to prove why spreading inaccurate information can be harmful.

Impact on Misinformation from AI

The Impact

As AI is heavily relied on by our age group, it has impacted the misinformation spread on the internet both positively and negatively. AI have become effective in detecting when information is incorrect. People use these platforms for help in identifying fake information. However, the AI algorithms cannot be heavily relied on in the sense that they have the potential to amplify this fake news. It can be used to help spread the information and create difficulty in distinguishing what is real and what is not. While AI can be used to differentiate accurate from inaccurate, it is also used to rapidly spread the inaccurate and make the situation worse. AI is two sided, as it can benefit us when understanding what information is false, but it can also add to that inaccuracy.

Web of Lies

I chose this title because I feel it introduces my project very well as I discuss the impact false information on the internet has, but I also spend time describing and analyzing why false information occurs. This title not only sounds appealing, but also introduces the concept of my project. On the spectrum of truth, I feel it is exaggerated, as someone may find the title more interesting than the information within it. However, this project holds information that the title introduces, just not to the interesting extent from the otuside perspective.

My Interaction with CoPilot

You
Sent by you:
What is a title for a project on inaccurate information spread on the internet
Copilot
Sent by Copilot:
How about these titles for your project?

“Digital Deception: Unraveling the Spread of Misinformation Online”
“Web of Lies: Investigating the Impact of False Information on the Internet”
“Truth vs. Fiction: Analyzing the Proliferation of Inaccurate Information in the Digital Age”
“Fact or Fake: Understanding the Dynamics of Online Misinformation”
“The Misinformation Maze: Navigating Falsehoods in the Digital World”
Do any of these resonate with you? If you have a specific angle or focus for your project, I can tailor the title even more!

You
Sent by you:
yes thank u
Copilot
Sent by Copilot:
You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help. If you need any more assistance with your project or anything else, feel free to ask. Good luck with your project! 😊

Who is the Internet For?

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Openness

Why?

The open web is important because it can start a chain of ideas as anyone is able to see what is posted and build off of it. It creates a collaboration factor that allows people to view anything and become inspired from it, creating their own ideas based off of it.

How?

Openness can be achieved through public posts such as Wikipedia articles, recipes from a blog post, or restaurant reviews. Through these public posts, viewers are able to take the information into consideration when writing a paper, or making dinner, or choosing where to go out to lunch. For example, see if you would want to eat here with this Restaurant Review of Rey Azteca.

Accessibility

Why?

Accessibility is important to ensure that each individual is able to view the content. Making information accessible for all promotes an equality factor, that allows those with disabilities to have the same abilities as those without. Providing accessibility is not only just the right thing to do, but it is also mandatory according to the law in some countries.

How?

Ways to make content accessible can vary from headings and subheadings, to the use of subtitles on videos, descriptive link texts, colors for graphics and more. There is no way a person can make content 100% accessible, however there is always something that can be added in order to allow a higher accessibility level. While those with disabilities will benefit greatly from these tools, others will also find them useful as it is an extra way to gather information needed.

Katie Royle

Katie is a sophomore at the University of Mary Washington. She grew up in Virginia Beach where she hung out with friends, went to the beach, and played sports. She played soccer, basketball, and field hockey up until her senior year of high school. During that time, she decided to pursue only field hockey at a higher level. She verbally committed to play field hockey at UMW in 2022. Now, she is a soon to be Communications and Digital Studies major at the University, and is playing her second year of hockey.

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