Stopping the spread of fake news is a complicated challenge

Nine media organizations, including <em>The New York Times</em> and <em>National Geographic</em>, have signed a deal to distribute their content through a new Facebook feature called "Instant Articles."

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Fake news has gone from the underbelly of the internet to a highly politicized issue, making consumer education a difficult task.

Time for a little pop quiz.

Which of these internet headlines is fake?

Obama Signs Executive Order Requiring President Of United States To Be Taxpayer
Trump Vows to Be Tough on Clown Crime
German scientists prove there is life after death

Stumped? Maybe not. That's because they're all fake. But sometimes, it's not so easy to tell.

Fake news stories have gone from the underbelly of the internet to possibly having a significant impact on the last presidential election.

That revelation has technologists and media experts putting their heads together to figure out ways to stop the proliferation of false stories.

For more on those efforts, Take Two spoke to Will Oremus, senior technology writer for Slate.

Fake news has gone from the underbelly of the internet to a highly politicized issue, making consumer education a difficult task.

To listen to the full interview, click on the blue media player above.