How To Recognize Health Misinformation on Social Media
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in a case that involved the Biden administration’s efforts to communicate with social media sites about posts officials believed made false or misleading claims about Covid-19 vaccines and the pandemic. While the case has primarily focused on a debate around free speech, it has also put a spotlight on the potential harms of medical misinformation — which experts say has become increasingly complex and difficult to identify.
“It’s all changing really fast, and it’s even harder for the average person to filter out,” said Dr. Anish Agarwal, an emergency physician in Philadelphia.
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