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Hate speech on online forums. Coordinated rumors spread by bots about anyone. Fake news about vaccines, COVID-19, the elections, and even major brands. The problem is getting worse. It’s estimated “fake news” costs the world $78 billion a year. When you add hate speech, disinformation, and misinformation, the indirect costs on society are immeasurable. These include: Misinformation and disinformation are eroding our ability to trust anything, and threaten the very fabric of civilized society. The World Economic Forum ranks the spread of misinformation and fake news as among the world's top global risks. Half of Americans view fake news as a bigger threat than terrorism. In a world where disinformation flows virally, knowing who and what to trust is more important than ever.