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From the October 2019 issue
In data: How Britain's anxiety over fake news skyrocketed
As online news—and especially social media—takes over, there’s rising concern around the world about distinguishing genuine stories from fakes
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Chris Tilbury
September 3, 2019
Chris Tilbury is Prospect's Head of Digital
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