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The Misinformation Machine
Misinformation results from many interacting processes
Science,
2019
References:
Vosoughi et al. (2018)
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Grinberg et al. (2019)
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The dangers of fake news are well-known, but the exact mechanism by which misinformation spreads remains surprisingly obscure. Individual research studies on misinformation keep producing seemingly contradictory results. McGill University computer scientist Derek Ruths explains the reason for these research discrepancies and possible ways to resolve them. The article will engage anyone concerned with the way the internet and social media platforms spread false or deceptive information.
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Derek Ruths is an associate professor of computer science at McGill University in Canada.
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