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How falsehoods spread after a mass shooting.

Authors :
Baraniuk, Chris
Source :
New Scientist. 9/15/2018, Vol. 239 Issue 3195, p8-8. 1/4p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article discusses research conducted by the University of South Carolina which indicates that Twitter social media accounts run by human beings are more responsible for spreading falsehoods about mass shootings in Parkland, Florida and other locations than accounts operated by computer bots.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
239
Issue :
3195
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
131777243
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0262-4079(18)31636-1