Internet Information
Public speech that expresses hate or encourages violence toward people or groups of people based on qualities such as race, religion, ability, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Hate Speech
Physical parts of a computer, such as the monitor and keyboard
A word or phrase preceded by a # symbol. It is used to curate posts and messages on a specific topic into a single thread.
Hashtag
Factually inaccurate information designed to appear like legitimate news
Fake News
Sending email that attempts to scam the user into giving up private information to be used for identity theft
Fear of Missing Out
FOMO
Typically described as falsehoods that are spread either purposely or accidentally; satire is a purposeful form, whereas a journalist's mistake would be an accidental one.
Misinformation
A small file that some websites attach to a user’s hard drive while the user is browsing that site; they can be used to track user preferences, speed loading times, and for advertising.
An artificial intelligence program that can automate customer interactions for a company. It can provide customer service, answer questions, and even set up appointments automatically.
Chatbot
Refers to information specifically designed to deceive or mislead; it includes fake news, propaganda, manipulated images or videos
Disinformation
Starting arguments on message boards
Flaming
Cultural units spread from person to person. In the age of the internet, this often takes the form of humorous, satirical, and/or thought-provoking images, videos, or pieces of text or other content that are copied, oftentimes remixed or varied, and spread rapidly by users.
Meme
Users only encounter information and opinions that coincide with their own.
Echo Chambers
To deliberately post something offensive on the internet to provoke a reaction.
Troll
A belief that some covert but influential organization or government is responsible for a circumstance or event.
Conspiracy theory