In February 2020 the Director-General of the World Health Organisation warned that “we’re not just fighting an epidemic; we’re fighting an infodemic,” because “fake news spreads faster and more easily than this virus, and is just as dangerous.” There has been large debate around ways to control the spread of misinformation and disinformation, especially on […]
Infodemic: tackling conspiracy theories on social media
By Peter Knight Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Digital Futures, Growth and Inclusion Posted:
