How data scientists and influencers are joining forces to fight against dangerous COVID-19 conspiracy theories online
How data scientists and influencers are joining forces to fight against dangerous COVID-19 conspiracy theories online
Allana AkhtarDec 22, 2020, 22:27 IST
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Data scientists at Public Good Projects are partnering with a network of micro-influencers to spread facts on COVID-19 and vaccines on social media.
Public health officials worry misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines on social media could prevent Americans from getting the shots.
Just 129 accounts are predominantly responsible for misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines on Twitter, according to peer-reviewed PGP data.
Everyday social media users and micro-influencers have been sharing true, scientific vaccine information to help combat misinformation.
Data scientists at Public Good Projects are partnering with a network of micro-influencers to spread facts on COVID-19 and vaccines on social media.
Public health officials worry misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines on social media could prevent Americans from getting the shots.
Just 129 accounts are predominantly responsible for misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines on Twitter, according to peer-reviewed PGP data.
Everyday social media users and micro-influencers have been sharing true, scientific vaccine information to help combat misinformation.
Experts say people will trust those who aren t politicians or health experts to get public health information online.
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