Bogus Ideas Have Superspreaders, Too
Internet companies should treat people with big followings differently.
... But whether they intend it or not, celebrities, politicians and others with large online followings can be superspreaders — not of the coronavirus but of dangerous or false information. And I wonder whether these prominent people need to be held to stricter rules.
When bogus information moves from fringe corners of the internet into mainstream discussions, it’s usually because prominent people helped it get there. ...
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/01/technology/social-media-superspreaders.html
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