COVID-19 as a turning point in the fight against disinformation

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an infodemic of misleading and unreliable information. In response, social media platforms have taken unprecedented steps to moderate content and promote official sources of information, which, combined with new policies and appropriate communication, could help tackle misinformation.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge of misleading information, prompting social media platforms to take unprecedented steps to moderate and promote official sources, effectively combating misinformation.