Fake news may not have as much impact on people’s behaviour as we think

Exposure to fake news has an influence on readers' behaviour, but not as much as one might think. — AFP Relaxnews

It is difficult to assess the threat posed by fake news. Does it really have the power to change readers’ behaviour, as experts fear?

A new study has looked at the real effect of misinformation on people, and the results suggest that it may not be as dramatic as it seems.