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Study Reveals Passive Scrolling Fuels Fake News Spread

6/22/2025

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A recent study in Computers in Human Behavior uncovers a startling truth: the mindset of "news will find me" fuels the spread of fake news on social media. Researchers discovered that passive scrolling on platforms like Facebook and Instagram significantly boosts the sharing of misinformation. This highlights an urgent call for users to rethink their media habits and take control of their news consumption.

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A recent study in Computers in Human Behavior uncovers a startling truth: the mindset of "news will find me" fuels the spread of fake news on social media. Researchers discovered that passive scrolling on platforms like Facebook and Instagram significantly boosts the sharing of misinformation. This highlights an urgent call for users to rethink their media habits and take control of their news consumption.