Fake news worries 85% of online Canadians: MTM report

OTTAWA — A new Media Technology Monitor (MTM) report reveals 85% of online Canadians have some level of concern regarding the impact of fake news on the world around them.MTM, a research product of CBC/Radio Canada, released Wednesday its latest Sneak Peek Report, which provides technology trend information, is based on telephone interviews with 8,000 Canadians and is released twice annually.Gen Zs, those aged 18 to 29, reported a higher level of concern (89%) regarding the impact of fake news than other generations. Gen Ys (aged 30-38) and Boomers (55-73) reported the same level of concern (85%) as the overall...