Italy Reinvents The Ten Commandments To Tackle Italian's Passion For Intrigue

Thou shalt not share unverified news; thou shall ask for sources and evidence; thou shall remember that the internet and social networks can be manipulated.

A new experiment run by the Italian Government, in cooperation with Google and Facebook, aims to train new generations on how to recognize fake news and conspiracy theories in social media. 

Despite the latest efforts made by leading digital companies to fight fake news, many are still skeptical about their commitment. They claim that these type of projects are just a "much-needed public relations boon". 

It is true. But sometimes the results justify the means. 

We are still learning about the implications of the dissemination of false news in social media.

The United States Congress is investigating the possibility that Russian agents spread fake news on Facebook and Twitter to sway the 2016 presidential election.  

In Italy, their passion for intrigue—according to one of the interviees—has been exploited by populists such as the Five Star Movement. 

Shouldn't we prepare the children of 'today' so they won't fall for conspiracy theories and false reports?

According to Facebook, this could become a pilot program throughout Europe.