Tag: infodemic

  Abstract  In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a subsequent surge of misinformation has created a public health crisis. Social media platforms like WhatsApp have contributed to amplifying the spread of unsound health advice about COVID-19, drowning out of reliable information from scientific research advice. This has resulted in communities losing trust in our healthcare system, diminishing helpful advice based on rumours and conspiracy theories. This conference paper intends Read more [...]
Social media algorithms and popular trends have influenced the perception of COVID-19 more than the truth. We are in an era where everything – news, entertainment, education, and social interaction is at our fingertips. It is not just instant accessibility to an endless pool of information, but it is also having the power to access these things whenever we want. Seeking the truth about issues such as COVID-19 will increasingly become an effort for users, as they navigate the web full of Read more [...]
Dangers of social media misinformation - Chantal Deutrom   ABSTRACT This paper identifies the anti-vaccination movement as a social media community. It analyses COVID-19 misinformation spread by the anti-vaccination movement on Facebook and Twitter and the social consequences of that misinformation. It argues that the online anti-vaccination movement may have impact on attitudes and social behaviours about the COVID-19 vaccine. Finally, it outlines what measures are in place to combat Read more [...]