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International Journal of Communication Development

The International Journal of Communication Development (IJCD) is a new journal devoted to the analysis of communication, mass media and development in a global context in both Indian and...

ISSN: 2231-2498 Quarterly English Since 2011
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Vol. 14 No. 1 (2023)

Articles Vol. 14 Issue 1 & 2 Jul - Dec 2023
DOI 10.65301/ijcd.2023.14.1.2.2

The Rise of Fact-checking and Its Importance in the Modern Workplace

Authors
Ph.D. Scholar, School of Media Studies, Presidency University, Bangalore, India Assistant Professor, School of Media Studies, Presidency University, Bangalore, India.
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Published 2023-12-30
Pages 9-17
Abstract

"The Rise of Fact-checking and its Importance in the Modern Workplace" is a riveting investigation into the art of fact-checking, which is becoming an increasingly important skill in today's constantly changing work environment. The capacity to differentiate between factual correctness and misinformation has become a crucial skill for both employees and employers in today's quickly expanding global labour market, which is characterized by the explosion of information and the digital age. A democratization of information distribution has occurred as a result of the proliferation of social media and the internet, which has provided individuals with unprecedented access to large volumes of data. On the other hand, this has also resulted in a concerning growth in the number of  people spreading false information and "fake news." As a consequence of this, individuals and organizations are confronted with the task of navigating an information landscape that is rife with rumours, deliberate deception, and inaccurate information. For this reason, numerous governments and organizations that are not for profit are establishing fact-checking units with the objective of preventing the dissemination of inaccurate information. The following research is an attempt to investigate several organizations that are either in the process of incorporating fact-checking desks into their organizational structure or have already done so. 

Keywords
Fake News, Employment, Fact Check, Organization, New skill Fake News Employment Fact Check Organization New Skill
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