PRESS RELEASE: New international study shows fact-checks significantly reduce belief in misinformation
The comparative study is among the first to examine fact-checking effectiveness from a cross-country perspective.
The comparative study is among the first to examine fact-checking effectiveness from a cross-country perspective.
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