Nov 14, 2024
Big Tech Platforms Criticized for Allowing Climate Disinformation ‘Super-Spreaders’
Despite longstanding commitments, major technology companies are under scrutiny for permitting a small number of users to widely disseminate debunked claims against renewable energy and electric vehicles.
A recent report highlights the ongoing issue of climate disinformation on major tech platforms. Despite years of pledges to address misinformation, companies like X (formerly Twitter) continue to host content from a limited group of “super-spreaders” who propagate false claims against renewable energy and electric vehicles. Notably, one user experienced a 1,750-fold increase in followers since March 2023, underscoring the rapid spread of such disinformation. This situation raises concerns about the effectiveness of current measures and the need for more robust actions to combat climate-related falsehoods online. Read more.
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