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I need help with a Research & Summaries question. All explanations and answers will be used to help me learn.

https://www.npr.org/2021/05/13/996570855/disinform…

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/09/03/facebook-misinformation-nyu-study/

Briefly summarize the two news articles above as context, and elaborate on answering: What causes the spread of disinformation and fake news? Why many people are susceptible to them?