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Laurier students create COVID-19 “fake news detector” to combat misinformation
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Four students at Wilfrid Laurier University have used data analysis to construct a COVID-19 “fake news detector” in an effort to combat the spread of pandemic-related misinformation. The analytical model is designed to predict the accuracy and factuality of COVID-19 news, which could potentially help identify and stop the circulation of deliberately inaccurate information about…
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Laurier student helps develop fake news detecting software
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A Wilfrid Laurier University student recently helped develop a fake news detecting software at the fifth annual Yale Hackathon (YHack) competition, which took place at Yale University. “Open Mind” is a free browser plug-in that alerts internet users when they come across biased article and fake news, including unreliable publications and websites. “It is a…
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UPDATED: President MacLatchy releases statement on the results of Lindsay Shepherd fact-finding report
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On Dec. 18, 2017 Deborah MacLatchy, president of Wilfrid Laurier University, released a statement surrounding the completed independent fact-finding report. The report was conducted as a result of a controversial situation on campus regarding teaching assistant Lindsay Shepherd. For a detailed timeline on the incident, click here. “I believe it is time for some clarity…
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