The proliferation of misinformation on social media continues to be a growing issue. A psychological study seeking to explore the contrast between what people believe and what they share on social media has found that people are twice as likely to share articles than they are to view them as accurate.

Everyone knows somebody who’s prone to exaggeration, or who distorts the truth in order to sculpt the perfect story. While the occasional white lie can be unproblematic, research has found that people who engage in frequent ‘bullshitting’ are vulnerable to falling for BS themselves.

The rapid growth of an online ‘infodemic’ – where fake news and conspiracy theories abound – means it has become difficult to sort fact from fiction. Logically is using AI technology and fact-checkers to help both private companies and the general public combat the spread of misinformation.

As younger generations seek out news beyond traditional TV networks, they’re looking for authentic and expert voices to cut across the partisan divide and offer informed takes on issues. Broadcasting over YouTube, The Hill’s Rising combines accessible formats with expert analysis.