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Social media platforms have now begun to apply fact-checks and stricter monitoring to counter disinformation. Reuters
Social media platforms have now begun to apply fact-checks and stricter monitoring to counter disinformation. Reuters
The age of misinformation: Can social media sites actually stamp out false content?
Both the coronavirus pandemic and the coming US presidential election have prompted the platforms to act
Rhodri Marsden
22 October, 2020