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Oct 13, 2022 · A new analysis found that algorithms and some features of social media sites help false posts go viral.
Feb 22, 2021 · Unprecedented national news events, a sharp and sometimes hostile political divide, and polarized news streams created a ripe environment for misinformation and made-up news in 2020. The truth surrounding the two intense, yearlong storylines – the coronavirus pandemic and the presidential election – was often a matter of dispute, whether ...
Jul 26, 2022 · The spread of misinformation on social media influences how voters think about elections, and it is of critical importance that equal cyber tools and campaign efforts are directed at...
Jan 2, 2024 · Cox asked panelists how concerned they are about the state of misinformation and disinformation, the power and influence it has in our lives and communities today, and where they see things going over the next few years.
Aug 26, 2022 · Disinformation and misinformation on social media have only grown worse since the 2016 election, our reporters say. And the threat is changing faster than the social media companies can...
May 9, 2018 · Taken together, Fatah’s tweets suggest that misinformation on social media genuinely is a problem. As such, they raise two questions: First, why did the incorrect tweet spread so much faster...
Aug 25, 2023 · People who reported sharing political information they believe is false on social media were more likely to use social media platforms known for promoting extremist views and conspiracy theories (e.g., 8Kun, Telegram, Truth Social).
