Misinformation
Misinformation What is misinformation? Misinformation is false, inaccurate or misleading information that is communicated regardless of an intention to deceive. Disinformation is a subset of misinformation that is deliberately deceptive. Misinformation is Social media Social media can contribute to the spread of misinformation when users share information without first checking the legitimacy of the information they have found. Social Media platforms offer the perfect background for the spread of misinformation. The exact sharing and motivation behind why misinformation spreads through social media so easily remain unknown. A 2018 study of twitter determined that, compared to the accurate information, false information spread significantly faster, further, deeper and more broadly. Misinformation thrives in a social media landscape frequently used and spread by college students. This can be supported by scholars such as Ghost and Scott, who indicated that misinformation is "becomi
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