The Rise of Fake News

By Alya Siti Wahyuni (1209624106)

 


News is now easily accessible to anyone with the existence of TV and social media; unfortunately, not every news broadcaster is telling the truth as it is. In fact, there has been a rise of fake news circulating among countless others, making it difficult to tell which is telling the truth and which one is not. The spread of fake news online in Indonesia has become a significant challenge, especially given the country's vast social media user base and relatively low digital literacy. This problem intensifies during election periods, as political falsehoods surged by 61% before the 2024 general elections, often targeting sensitive issues like racial and religious harmony, which as a result causes a crack in public and risks a major social problem such as conflict between people from different groups.

To address this, the Indonesian government has taken proactive steps. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (KOMINFO) established an 80-person fact-checking team working around the clock to debunk hoaxes, while NGOs like MAFINDO run fact-checking websites such as TurnBackHoax.id and CekFakta.com to verify information and educate the public on digital literacy. With coordinated efforts between government, media, tech companies, and civil society, Indonesia can fight against fake news and preserve harmony among others.

 

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