Recent changes in technology have
A) reduced the variety of information presented through mass media.
B) decreased the number of mass media outlets.
C) eliminated the influence of corporate sponsors of mass media.
D) increased the difficulty of evaluating the truthfulness of mass media messages.

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Recent changes in technology, particularly the rise of social media and online news sources, have made it easier for anyone to create and disseminate information. This has resulted in a proliferation of information sources, making it harder to determine the credibility or accuracy of a particular message. With the constant circulation of misinformation or "fake news," consumers must be more discerning about their sources and take responsibility for fact-checking before accepting a message as true.

Recent Changes in Technology Have