In a new annual report, Full Fact said that Internet companies should implement transparency principles to detail how much content on their platforms are flagged as false or misleading, and what measures are taken against such posts. — Bloomberg
LONDON: Internet and media companies should do more to tackle the spread of misinformation in Britain, independent fact-checking charity Full Fact said in a report on April 30 highlighting falsehoods that have spread during the coronavirus outbreak this year.
The novel coronavirus has opened up a new front in the battle against misinformation, with false claims and conspiracy theories possibly having a negative effect on public health.
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