We must target the root cause of misinformation. We cannot fact check our way out of this | Samantha Floreani and Lizzie O'Shea
26-04-2024 04:34 via theguardian.com

We must target the root cause of misinformation. We cannot fact check our way out of this | Samantha Floreani and Lizzie O'Shea

One of the best tools we have to clean up this mess is already in our handsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThere are once again calls for the government to Do Something about misinformation online, following the recent stabbings at Bondi Junction and the immediate spread of speculation and false claims on social media.The previously ditched misinformation bill appears to be back on the cards. Even Pete
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