#Facebook data reveal devastating real-world harms caused by the spread of #misinformation

de-identified FB comments & take a closer look at examples of how misinformation spreads. These included cases about #election integrity, the #environment & health misinformation such as #hydroxychloroquine promotion during the #COVID #pandemic

real-world impact: it isn’t just a digital issue, it’s linked to poor health outcomes, falling public trust, & significant societal harm

https://theconversation.com/facebook-data-reveal-the-devastating-real-world-harms-caused-by-the-spread-of-misinformation-265742