Public opinion on social media sites preventing fake news 2018

Are social media sites like Facebook and YouTube currently doing enough or not doing enough to stop the spread of fake news on their sites?

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Release date

April 2018

Region

United States

Survey time period

March 2 to 5, 2018

Number of respondents

803 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

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