A new study by the Institute of Strategic Dialogue highlights the rapidly increasing amount of false information online.
Misinformation spread during the Covid pandemic is having a lasting impact on our health system.
A new study by the Institute of Strategic Dialogue highlights the rapidly increasing amount of false information online.
Groups that consistently posted conspiracy theories in relation to the covid-19 were able to double their reach on platforms like Facebook and Telegram, according to the research.
Aoife Gallagher, one of the author's of the report, says misinformation plays on people's fears.

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