Navigating Online Misinformation: Strategies and Challenges

This chapter examines the evolving strategies used by social media platforms like Meta to combat misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the balance between fact-checking and community-based solutions. It discusses the implications of recent policy shifts by Meta and Twitter, exploring user responses and the potential impacts on marginalized communities. The chapter highlights the complexities of language choice and user perceptions regarding community notes and automated moderation systems, reflecting on the challenges of effectively addressing misinformation online.