INFORMATION OVERLOAD: Rumors and untruths proliferated as Hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall. Why do we keep falling for misinformation?

Autor: MCDONALD, MEGAN
Zdroj: Sarasota Magazine. Nov/Dec2024, Vol. 46 Issue 6, p65-67. 3p.
Abstrakt: The article focuses on the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which complicated recovery efforts and fostered distrust in institutions. Topics include the distinction between misinformation and disinformation, the role of social media and artificial intelligence in spreading falsehoods, and the real-life consequences on public trust and emergency responses.
Databáze: Regional Business News