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Bookmark or Share- Controlling the spread of misinformationAn analysis of misinformation from five samples across the United States, Europe, and Mexico showed that substantial portions of each population—anywhere from 15% to 37%—believed misinformation about COVID-19 in April and May 2020, representing what the authors call a “major threat to public health.”.
- Misinformation: susceptibility, spread, and interventions to immunize ...The spread of misinformation poses a considerable threat to public health and the successful management of a global pandemic. For example, studies find that exposure to misinformation can...
- How Misinformation Spreads—and Why We Trust ItHow Misinformation Spreads—and Why We Trust It. The most effective misinformation starts with seeds of truth. By Cailin O'Connor & James Owen Weatherall. Lisk Feng. September 2019 Issue....
- How and why does misinformation spread?Overall, most online misinformation originates from a small minority of “superspreaders,” but social media amplifies their reach and influence. People are more likely to share misinformation when it aligns with personal identity or social norms, when it is novel, and when it elicits strong emotions.
- Twitter and TikTok Lead in Amplifying Misinformation, Report Finds ...By Steven Lee Myers. Oct. 13, 2022. It is well known that social media amplifies misinformation and other harmful content. The Integrity Institute, an advocacy group, is now trying to measure...
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