**Google News Lab: How to spot and prevent the spread of misinformation online**
Misinformation is false or inaccurate information that is spread, often unintentionally, by people who believe it to be true. It can have a negative impact on individuals, communities, and society as a whole. That’s why Google News Lab is committed to providing resources and tools to help people identify and prevent the spread of misinformation online.
**How to spot misinformation**
There are a number of red flags that can help you identify misinformation. These include:
* **Emotional language:** Misinformation often uses emotional language to appeal to your fears or anger. It may contain words like .
