A brief history of 'fake news'

Name: A brief history of 'fake news'
Uploaded: 2018-01-22T01:23:05.000Z
Duration: 1 min 38 s
Description: How the meaning of the phrase 'fake news' has completely transformed since the US presidential election.

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Some experts think the term "fake news" has outlived its usefulness, but why?

BBC Trending takes a look at how the phrase has taken on a new meaning over the past year.

Video journalist: Alex Dackevych

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22 January 2018