University releases online game to help people spot fake Covid-19 news

University releases online game to help people spot fake Covid-19 news

Cambridge University’s new game Picture: Handout/PA

Mon, 12 Oct, 2020 - 11:39
Sam Russell, PA

An online game designed to help people spot fake news amid the coronavirus pandemic has been launched by Cambridge University in partnership with the UK Government.

The game, called Go Viral!, puts players in the shoes of a purveyor of fake pandemic news.

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