Social media misleading information

Combating Disinformation Wanes at Social Media Giants
January 30, 2023 Social media and misleading information Sorting through the vast amount of information created and shared online is challenging even for experts. This page defines terms including and related to "fake news" while offering resources and information to avoid both reading and sharing it. The more aware you are of what false information is and how it spreads, the better you will be at avoiding it yourself - and helping your friends and family do the same.
False information in social media

Public perceptions of the problems of misinformation
Amid attempts in Brazil and other countries around the world to regulate social media platforms in the name of restricting hate speech and stymieing the spread of dangerous disinformation, Big Tech company Meta claimed it is "doing part." Talk to the young people in your care “Increasingly, we're seeing companies face challenges when their employees encounter misinformation—particularly during a heated election season,” said Steven Levine, director of the Civic Alliance, a coalition of 1,300 companies, including Amazon, McDonald’s, Starbucks and Wayfair, that are seeking a thriving democracy. “This bad information can often be polarizing, impacting how employees show up to the workplace. As this information spreads, it presents risk to company culture, cohesion, and productivity.”