Guest Post: Fact vs. Fiction: How Universities are Helping to Curb the Spread of Digital Misinformation
Fact vs. Fiction: How Universities are Helping to Curb the Spread of Digital Disinformation by Mary Sim When was the last time you encountered a catchy headline or news article online, only to question the truthfulness of its content? Perhaps you were searching for an article to include in a research project or were simply […]
In the News: YouTube updates algorithm to make extremist content harder to find
Recently, YouTube has been frequently criticized for leading viewers to content promoting disinformation, conspiracy theories, and radical thought through the site’s ‘Recommended for you’ and ‘Up next’ features, which suggest videos for users to watch. As reported by The Wall Street Journal in February 2018, YouTube’s algorithm for recommendations is responsible for more than 70% […]
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