Hello everyone,

I personally feel as though social media is the factor that has resulted in fake news being spread.  I stand with this opinion because news station have sources that they give credit to as they are sharing and publishing on their websites.  When users of social media and other social media platforms change words around then we have fake news that spreads.  Now for some reason the fake news always finds a way of spreading faster than the correct news who has facts that back up what was actually said.

I believe it is unethical for companies to allow ads in order to promote controversial websites.  I find this to be unethical just because if companies are supporting these sorts of websites it will then entertain actions of normal citizens and promote it when in reality it should be something that is frowned upon.  Since citizens will be exposed to these ads they would also be more likely to click on these and do some more reading on news that did not come from a credible sources.  If a company is going to make ads in promoting a website with controversial views, I would recommend that they support unbiased opinions so that they can then reach everyone as an audience.

Based on this case, the module resources, and your own experience, answer these questions:

• Who has or should have primary responsibility for managing fake news and its consequences (i.e., social media companies, advertising companies, business, everyday citizens, government authorities, or others)? Why?
• Is it unethical for a company to allow its ads to run on a controversial website—such as one that is promoting untested scientific data or one that includes what is commonly accepted as hate speech—even if doing so generates significant revenue for the company? Explain your position.

In your response posts to your peers, share your own viewpoints and experience.