Climate misinformation is rife on social media – and poised to get worse
Meta’s decision could open the floodgates to more climate misinformation on its apps, including misleading or out-of-context claims during disasters.
Jan. 17, 2025 • ~8 min
Meta’s decision could open the floodgates to more climate misinformation on its apps, including misleading or out-of-context claims during disasters.
Although these activities have been around for decades, there are signs that some are making a comeback.
Meta leader Mark Zuckerberg has given the world a sneak preview of the Orion glasses – but will they change the world?
The caption may say that only scientists and trained professionals should handle wild animals, but viewers remember the image, not the words.
As legislators rail against social media companies, the companies continue to put millions of young people at risk. Here’s how − and what can be done about it.
Social media companies have come under intense pressure to do more to protect teens, but there’s another concern – they could go too far.
Post-traumatic stress disorder can’t be diagnosed over social media.
New research shows that scrolling through Instagram can effect our processing and language capabilities. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
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