U.N. targets online hate and lies with new info integrity principles
A U.N. staff survey finds 80% of respondents believe harmful information endangers communities.
Infodemics
An infodemic is an overabundance of information — some accurate and some not — that spreads rapidly during a crisis, making it difficult for people to find trustworthy sources and reliable guidance. Coined by the World Health Organization (WHO), the term describes how this phenomenon can amplify fear, cause confusion, and lead to harmful behaviors, hindering effective public health and emergency responses.
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