Pew survey of 24,525 people from 19 countries shows 70% rate misinformation as a "major threat", compared to 75% for climate change and 67% for cyberattacks (Stuart A. Thompson/New York Times)

Stuart A. Thompson / New York Times: Pew survey of 24,525 people from 19 countries shows 70% rate misinformation as a “major threat”, compared to 75% for climate change and 67% for cyberattacks  —  New research from the Pew Research Center shows nearly three-quarters of respondents are very concerned about the spread of false information online.

Pew survey of 24,525 people from 19 countries shows 70% rate misinformation as a "major threat", compared to 75% for climate change and 67% for cyberattacks (Stuart A. Thompson/New York Times)

Stuart A. Thompson / New York Times:
Pew survey of 24,525 people from 19 countries shows 70% rate misinformation as a “major threat”, compared to 75% for climate change and 67% for cyberattacks  —  New research from the Pew Research Center shows nearly three-quarters of respondents are very concerned about the spread of false information online.