Online misinformation

Online misinformation

Mohammad Ali Mazed. TBS Sketch.

Online misinformation: A menace to be fought

Whether spread for financial or political gains, misinformation can have a serious toll on human lives

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Whistleblower says Facebook put profit before reining in hate speech

The company said fleets would be rolled out to all users on iOS and Android in the coming days. Photo: Reuters

Twitter launches trial program to fight misinformation

A sign showing major news organizations along with the words "fake news" is held up as US President Donald Trump speaks at a Make America Great Again Rally in Washington, Michigan April 28, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

Public trust crumbles amid Covid, fake news - survey

A mob of supporters of US President Donald Trump storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021. Picture taken January 6, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis

Online misinformation that led to Capitol siege is 'radicalization,' say researchers

Tech platforms are stepping up efforts to stop the spread of misinformation about the new coronavirus/ BSS-AFP

Scientists fight online virus misinformation war