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Challenges Faced by Social Media in Curbing Misinformation

Challenges Faced by Social Media in Curbing Misinformation

The spread of misinformation, especially during the pandemic has posed several challenges for social media companies. The structure of their algorithms and exploitation of human biases have exacerbated the impact of misinformation. Despite the efforts by social media companies, misinformation has continued to grow at an enormous scale which has further endangered life during the pandemic.