Misinformation during the Brexit campaign

Misinformation during the Brexit campaign

Mathéo, Olivier, Lise

Examples

• Red Brexit Bus
• Immigration: on Facebook / Twitter
• = inaccurate information / influence public opinion and democratic choices.

Quiz

1. Brexit was the vote for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union
2. The £350 million per week claim on the red Brexit bus was completely accurate and never questioned.
3. Social media helped information spread very quickly during the Brexit campaign.
4. Misinformation can influence voters and public opinion.

Quiz

1. Brexit was the vote for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union = ✅ True

1. The £350 million per week claim on the red Brexit bus was completely accurate and never questioned.= ❌ False
2. Social media helped information spread very quickly during the Brexit campaign. = ✅ True
3. Misinformation can influence voters and public opinion. = ✅ True

Conclusion:

• true information from false information
• media and in politicians
• solutions to limit misinformation
• fact-checking websites