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In the digital age where information can be easily spread and shared through social media and other online platforms, the ease of sharing and the lack of fact-checking has made it easier for false information to spread rapidly and widely, which can lead to serious consequences. One of the biggest challenges with fake news is that it can be difficult to distinguish from real news, and can often appear to be credible to the average reader. This is compounded by the fact that many people tend to believe information that aligns with their existing beliefs and biases, which can make it difficult to correct misinformation once it has spread.