Good morning everyone. Today, Nam, Mark and I are going to talk about fake news. This is a serious issue nowadays as the Internet has become a very popular source of information for everyone around the world. In Vietnam, there were more than 72 million Internet users. In 2022, this accounted for around 75% of the country's population. However, as the Internet is getting more and more popular, I'm becoming increasingly concerned about the rise of fake news published online. Because it's so easy for people to post anything they want on the Internet, false information and fake news stories are very common online. This can be harmful to young people who can be encouraged to believe in dangerous views or actions and change their behaviour. I think we need to take action and stop the spread of fake news. Do you have anything to add, Nam?
Thank you, Mai. Well, my experience with fake news on the Internet was truly embarrassing. I saw a news story about a powerful earthquake that had injured people and destroyed houses in central Vietnam. I immediately shared the story and all the images with my friends and family, and even started planning a charity event. Some people laughed at me, but others were upset and angry with me as they had relatives in central Vietnam and were really worried about them. I wish had checked all the facts more carefully. How about you, Mark? Whats your take on fake news?
Well, I don’t think we can stop the spread of fake news, but we should learn to avoid it. First, make sure the websites where the news item or image is published are is credible. Such websites usually belong to government organisations.