Tag: fake news

The Role of Algorithms in Amplifying Misinformation

Social media has become the go-to source for news and information for many individuals due to the abundance of internet tools. These platforms have many...

The harmful effects of misinformation in social media (and how to fight them)

In an era dominated by the rapid dissemination of information through social media, the consequences of misinformation directly impact individuals, communities, and even whole societies....

YouTube is a haven for conspiracy theories: uni studies

Researchers have revealed that YouTube is a haven for conspiracy theories and that its moderation measures need to be strengthened. A University of Sydney and...

Twitter upgrades warnings on misleading posts to avoid fake news

Twitter users will soon see new warning labels on false and misleading tweets, redesigned to make them more effective and less confusing. The labels, which...

Social media is coward’s palace: Morrison and Barnaby Joyce backs social media crackdown

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called social media a “coward’s place” where people can verbally abuse one another under the cover of anonymity and says...