Facebook, as one of the most influential platforms, faces significant issues that impact its users and society at large. From privacy breaches and data misuse to the proliferation of hate speech and misinformation.
Facebook Spreads Fake News Faster Than Any Other Social Website, According To New Research (Forbes)
Facebook: Politicians who lie and break rules can still post (Politico)
Facebook has a plan to fight fake news. Here’s where we come in (Poynter)
Make sure the site is credible- just because it's on the internet doesn't mean it's true.
See how easy it is to spread fake news in GetBadNews. The objective of this choose-your-own-adventure game is to gain followers by spreading disinformation.
Disinformation on YouTube is a pervasive challenge, as individuals with various motives exploit the platform's immense reach to disseminate falsehoods, conspiracy theories, and misleading information.
Deepfakes: Is This Video Even Real? (NYT Opinion)
Exploring YouTube and the Spread of Disinformation (NPR)
YouTube is a major conduit of fake news, factcheckers say (The Guardian)
The Reason Conspiracy Videos Work So Well on YouTube (The Atlantic)
Twitter and TikTok Lead in Amplifying Misinformation (NYT, paywall)
How TikTok could be used for disinformation and espionage (CBS)
