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Does misinformation on Facebook and Instagram change what you believe?

phys.org · 12dShare

For years, social media companies have faced pressure from users and government watchdogs to stop misinformation from distorting elections, deepening political divisions and undermining Americans' trust in institutions. But what if dramatically reducing people's exposure to unreliable sources that frequently spread misinformation doesn't actually change what they believe?

First report: Does misinformation on Facebook and Instagram change what you believe? — news.berkeley.edu, 13d