Articles by tag: misinformation
Key Points: Facebook is under fresh pressure around its business model, algorithms, and role in spreading misinformation. Recent NYU studies show “fake news” gets six times as much engagement than “credible” news sources on Facebook. Is the “fake news” fight only a structural one, or can users impact how social platforms spread disinformation by…
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Health Matters
What You Need to Know about the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine’s Stoppage
The mission of Health Matters is to promote health equity by elevating the conversation around healthy habits, preventative health, and relevant public health issues. By approaching these topics with an equitable lens, we can all do our part to empower individuals to make more informed decisions about their health and care. Health Matters’ mission…
Software & Technology
Can We Solve the Social Media Truth Wars?
Social media is already largely an unexplored frontier, with new platforms and ways of interacting popping up almost daily. However, in the wake of one of the most contentious and polarizing political eras in recent American history, if not ever, these social platforms have increasingly been plagued by heightened tensions and misinformation. The discussion surrounding…