"Protect Yourself Online: Avoiding April Fools' Day Pranks and Fake News"

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"Protect Yourself Online: Avoiding April Fools' Day Pranks and Fake News"
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Experts provide tips to avoid falling for online tricks, especially on April Fools' Day, as the internet is rife with myths and misinformation. Suggestions include slowing down to examine posts, practicing lateral reading to check multiple sources, searching for the original image, amplifying information responsibly, and recognizing patterns of misinformation beyond April Fools' Day. The proliferation of AI images and audio further complicates the task of discerning truth from deception online.

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