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July 19, 2024

2. Journalists highly concerned about misinformation, future of press freedoms

Most journalists come across made-up information when working on story and are confident they can recognize it

Most journalists come across made-up information when working on story and are confident they can recognize it

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Most journalists come across made-up information when working on story and are confident they can recognize it

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2. Journalists highly concerned about misinformation, future of press freedoms
About three-quarters of journalists are against requiring licenses to practice journalism
Most journalists say news organizations should report on public figures’ false statements
Most journalists come across made-up information when working on story and are confident they can recognize it
Journalists much more likely than the American public to see made-up news as a major concern
Most journalists are highly concerned about possible restrictions on press freedom