Misinformation and Platform Moderation
The rapid rise of social media has sparked concerns among policymakers and the public about its role in spreading misinformation.
Content moderation is a key tool for combating misinformation, but it poses several problems when practiced at scale.
At the core of the moderation problem is the lack of a formally accepted definition of "misinformation".
Misinformation is information that runs contrary to or distorts generally accepted facts.
However, research shows that this definition breaks down when it comes to more contentious topics.
Author's summary: Social media's role in spreading misinformation raises concerns.