When facts are false, decisions are wrong, says editor and TED Fellow Olga Yurkova. To stop the spread of fake news, she and a group of journalists launched StopFake.org, which exposes biased or inaccurate reporting in order to rebuild the trust we've lost in our journalists, leaders and institutions. Learn more about the fight against misinformation as well as two critical ways we can ensure we're not reading (or sharing) fake news.

Olga Yurkova: Inside the fight against Russia's fake news empire

Inside the fight against Russia's fake news empire

Misinformation thrives when dramatic tales overshadow mundane truths; skepticism and fact-checking are our best defense.

StopFake.org emerges as a beacon of truth, debunking over 1,000 falsehoods to shield democracy from the shadows of fake news.

In an era where trust wanes, rebuilding faith in institutions, science, and media becomes crucial in countering fake news.