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Web Semantics Information
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Web Semantics aims to give data on the Web meaning, allowing computers to understand it like humans do, not just as text and links. elaborate

Misinformation Information
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Misinformation spreads faster on social media than corrections do. elaborate

Related Topics Information
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The related topics feature on many search engines and websites uses algorithms that analyze the semantic meaning of words and phrases to find connections, not just keyword matches. elaborate

Fact-Checking Information
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Fact-checking websites often use a team of researchers with diverse expertise to verify information, not just a single person. elaborate

DIY Blogs/Websites Information
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Many early DIY blogs were fueled by a desire to document personal projects, only later evolving into monetized platforms with advertising or affiliate marketing. elaborate

Disinformation Information
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The term "disinformation" is distinct from misinformation; disinformation is *intentionally* false information spread to deceive, while misinformation is simply false information, regardless of intent. elaborate

Information Overload Information
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The term "information overload" was coined in 1970, long before the internet existed. elaborate

Digital Preservation Information
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Digital preservation isn't just about backing things up; it also includes actively migrating data to new formats and systems as technology evolves, to prevent obsolescence. elaborate

DIY Resources/Topics Information
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You can make surprisingly effective sandpaper substitutes from things like walnut shells or even repurposed denim. elaborate

Knowledge Bases Information
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Some knowledge bases use a technique called "reasoning" to infer new knowledge from existing facts, going beyond simple information retrieval. elaborate

DIY YouTube Channels Information
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Many successful DIY YouTube channels started with incredibly low-quality equipment; some creators began filming with their smartphones. elaborate

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