Rise of Misinformation on Twitter

This chapter discusses the shift in social media platforms like Twitter in terms of content moderation and the impact it has on getting real-time information during crises. It highlights the decline in trusted sources and the rise of mis- and disinformation. The chapter also mentions the limited efforts made by Twitter to moderate certain illegal content, but overall, the teams responsible for moderation have been reduced. It explores the consequences of this shift for users who rely on platforms like Twitter for up-to-the-second understanding of events and the search for alternatives.