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"Lifes at Risk": How Fake News on Natural Disasters Spread Online

Summary by lesechos.fr
Social networks struggle to curb misinformation during natural disasters. A study shows that misleading posts, seen millions of times, spread conspiracy theories and can hinder relief efforts. Platforms have even benefited from advertisements.
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"Lifes at Risk": How Fake News on Natural Disasters Spread Online

Social networks struggle to curb misinformation during natural disasters. A study shows that misleading posts, seen millions of times, spread conspiracy theories and can hinder relief efforts. Platforms have even benefited from advertisements.

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lesechos.fr broke the news in on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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