The Role of Social Media Platforms in Spreading Misinformation Targeting Specific Racial and Ethnic Groups: A Brief Review
| Autor: | Farzaneh Saadati, Isun Chehreh, Ebrahim Ansari |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Proceedings of the XXth Conference of Open Innovations Association FRUCT, Vol 36, Iss 2, Pp 892-902 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2305-7254 2343-0737 |
| DOI: | 10.5281/zenodo.14166339 |
| Popis: | This study discusses the impacts of misinformation on social cohesion, trust, and well-being, particularly when targeting specific racial and ethnic groups. It categorizes and reviews various articles to identify the sources and types of misinformation on social media, highlighting common themes and origins. The study briefly acknowledges that generative artificial intelligence and machine learning tools can increase the chance of the generation and spread of harmful misinformation across digital platforms. It also highlights the importance of digital and media literacy education in helping individuals critically evaluate information and navigate online spaces responsibly. Promoting racial and ethnic digital literacy is crucial for protecting against misinformation and fostering informed, representative online discourse. The study calls for a multifaceted approach centered on trust, transparency, and accountability in addressing social media misinformation. Ultimately, it advocates for a culture of critical thinking, factchecking, and ethical behavior to create an online environment that respects diversity, inclusion, and truth, thereby contributing to an informed and empowered society. |
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