Question

Discuss in depth one ethical, social, or political issue that is presently in the news surrounding the Internet and e-commerce.

Answer 1

Answer:

A political issue that is present in the news surrounding the Internet is that of fake news in social media.

Fake news is a misleading text or message that seems to be journalism externally but is not. Fake news is a type of scam or deliberately spreading false information that is conveyed through traditional media or social media.

The purpose of fake news is to mislead for economic or political gain. Headlines or completely fabricated news stories are often used as an eye-catcher to attract more readers and increase news sharing.  

The spread of false news has been linked to easy access to advertising revenue, increased political bipolarism, and the widespread use of social media, especially Face.book.