Codruța Simina, fact-checker and co-founder of Misreport, urged audiences to pay close attention to the emotional impact of online content when identifying disinformation.
She noted that misleading content often triggers strong emotions such as fear or outrage before promoting information users never actively sought.
Simina encouraged people to carefully curate their social media feeds and remain skeptical of unsolicited content. She also advised checking whether articles identify their authors, arguing that credible journalists typically sign their work. She encouraged audiences to look for evidence, quotes, and verifiable sources before trusting online claims. Rather than tailoring fact-checking efforts to specific generations, she said her team's approach focuses on empathy, emphasizing that "what always makes the difference is our shared humanity."
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