Security News > 2021 > April > We must crush digital misinformation before it destroys society

As it is, the digital world is a blender where it is difficult and often impossible to tell the difference between factual news and all other narratives.

The media industry has not solved the problem, but rather moved to capitalize on sensationalism, leaving reputable news providers at a disadvantage.

First, any online or digital site that uses the word "News" in its title, content, or self-references must only publish facts.

News sites must perform fact-checking and should be held fully accountable for what they publish under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

Sites not under the banner of "News" would be free to post whatever they desire: entertainment, satire, far right/left or middle political narratives, fake stories, fiction, opinions, comments, and editorials.

The caveat is they would be forbidden to label, infer, or market such content or sites as providing "News."

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