What does this Pew study on fake news actually mean?

The Pew Research Center is one of the most reputable sources for data on how Americans use and think about technology. Its work is also a great example of how difficult interpreting statistics can be. According to Pew, almost a quarter of Americans have admitted to sharing fake news, a third say they “often” come across made-up political stories, and about two-thirds say the phenomenon has caused “a great deal of confusion” about current events. Is this good? Bad? It&rsqu