Published On: May 20th, 2021|

The Hill – Roberta Braga

“Over the past few months, U.S. lawmakers have questioned the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Google, as well as various experts, about the effects of social media on society, and especially on children. Recent data show that children and young adults have been spending more time online because of the COVID-19 pandemic. While online, youngsters inevitably encounter disinformation — that is, false information spread with the intent to deceive — and misinformation — false information spread without intent to deceive.” (more)