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How is misinformation about the war in Ukraine spreading?
How is misinformation about the war in Ukraine spreading?
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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Apr 20, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Misinformation about the war in Ukraine - and countless other topics, such as the pandemic and climate change - spreads like wildfire online. It aims to confuse people, make them question their own knowledge, and ultimately raise suspicion and doubt. But how exactly does this misinformation spread, why is it so prevalent on social media, and what are the various platforms doing to help prevent it? We chat to Dr Aliaksandr Herasimenka from the Oxford Internet Institute to find out.
Released:
Apr 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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