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Read the passage: Although the Internet has democratized access to information, it has also facilitated the spread of misinformation. The ability to discern credible sources from unreliable ones is now a mandatory literacy skill. Question: What irony is presented regarding the Internet?
AIt is expensive but everyone uses it
BIt provides information but also spreads lies
CIt is fast but makes people slow
DIt is global but only used in cities
✓ Correct Answer: B — It provides information but also spreads lies
The irony is that while it makes information accessible (democratization), it also makes false information accessible (misinformation).
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