Think Tank Warns Social Media Groups Fuel Misinformation in Local Communities
A think tank has warned that social media groups are contributing to the spread of misinformation in local communities, particularly in areas with limited local news outlets, where misinformation is three times more prevalent.
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‘Killer of trust’: social media groups fuel misinformation in UK, report finds
Investigation reveals more than 4.4 million people live in ‘news deserts’ that lack dedicated local reporting Local social media groups are fuelling misinformation in areas with no reliable sources of news, according to an investigation that reveals the scale of fake news flowing to vulnerable communities across Britain. Misinformation was nearly three times more common in areas with little or no recognised local journalism, according to a study of tens of thousands of posts seen by the Guard...
By Michael Savage Media editor
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There is around three times more misinformation being spread in areas with limited local news outlets
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