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Survey Finds Social Media Spreads Rumors That Harm Democracy
Original: Social Media Harms Democracy by Spreading Rumors, Survey Shows
A new survey, highlighted by U.S. News & World Report, concludes that social media platforms are damaging democracy by enabling the rapid spread of rumors and misinformation. The findings add to ongoing global debate about the responsibilities of platforms and regulators in protecting democratic discourse and public trust in information.
Why now: Concerns about misinformation and its impact on elections and democratic institutions remain a major global topic.
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- Social Media Harms Democracy by Spreading Rumors, Survey Shows · U.S. News & World Report
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