Fake news can have dangerous consequences, says Bilawal
Bilawal was speaking in a session titled 'Fake News versus Real Politics' at the World Economic Forum
January 24, 2018
DAVOS: Misinformation or fake news has long been the component of information warfare, but it can have dangerous consequences, said Pakistan Peoples Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday.
While talking about the issue at a session titled 'Fake News versus Real Politics' at the World Economic Forum, Bilawal said fake news gained prominence at the time of United States presidential elections.
He added that fake news is going to stay around for ages, but it is the people should educate and empower themselves in order to be updated with the correct information.
Bilawal said politicians use the term to demonise the press, but for credible news one could look up to non-traditional actors who can be a a reliable source.
Fake news is said to be US President Donald Trump's favourite term. A few days back he tweeted about announcing awards of the most dishonest and corrupt media of the year.
The term is also said to be 2017's word of the year.
