About 67 percent of young people agree that the problem of disinformation in the city is serious, but they are divided on whether legislation is needed. The results found that some 67 percent of respondents believed the problem of disinformation is serious, with the most saying low public trust in the government was to blame, followed by serious social confrontation and political purposes. The survey also found that the proportions of youths supporting and opposing legislation to regulate fake news were similar, as they both stood at about 39 percent. Regarding the legislation against misinformation, respondents were most concerned about freedom of speech and press, as well as the abuse of power. Youth IDEAS suggested that the government should launch a consultation on legislation against fake news to regulate harmful or illegal public factual statements.

Source: The Standard May 30, 2022 08:26 UTC