misinformation

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Social media companies should do more to combat this kind of misinformation, including "amending their algorithms to make sure they're not rewarding poison and division" and labelling AI content clearly, Sir Sadiq said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"We believe that alarmism, misinformation and confusion are contrary to the basic principles of preserving public health."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Concern about health misinformation has been growing, with vaccination rates falling and extreme diets increasing in popularity—and social media has amplified this problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

As for concerns about misinformation, “we don’t really have a legal recourse for, like, ‘You got fooled,’” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

They could coerce some of us into fighting with misinformation, or by appealing to greed—any number of ways.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth