Tags QAnon
Why social media disinformation represents such a security threat
Media literacy could be the key to fending off the next generation of information operations.
Facebook removes hundreds of QAnon groups, aiming to curb conspiracy's spread
The removal comes after TikTok also banned several hashtags affiliated with the movement.
Facebook's hate speech removals jumped by more than 100% in recent months
The numbers coincide with an advertising boycott organized by civil rights groups over the company's role in amplifying misinformation.
2020 is misinformation's tipping point
A vicious cycle is the new normal: A lack of faith in civic infrastructure helps disinformation, resulting in higher levels of distrust, resulting in more conspiracies.
Facebook removes accounts posing as Black Trump supporters
It's the company's latest takedown for inauthentic behavior.
TikTok dumps QAnon channels, following Twitter’s crackdown
The takedown spotlights tech firms' fraught approach to stifling disinformation.
