Forum on Information and Democracy releases damning report on social media platforms

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Adding "friction" to online sharing could help to prevent the fast spread of fake news

As 'fake news' and disinformation campaigns continue to impact societies and politics around the world, the Forum on Information and Democracy has released a new report offering 250 recommendations...

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