Dear Friend,
Feeling disinformed when you navigate social media in times of crisis? You’re not alone.
The Israel-Gaza conflict has highlighted how unmoderated platforms are being weaponized to spread disinformation and propaganda, or simply lure more followers to their pages.
Well-curated and fact-checked news is losing the algorithm battle to controversial, inaccurate content – and people are left unable to discern what’s true and what’s false.
Social media companies are not victims in this conflict. They are failing to enforce their own rules and putting profit before users’ safety.
What can you do? The most important thing is to verify before you amplify. Avoid spreading unchecked information.
Check out our explainer to learn more about how to navigate social media in times of crisis. Share it with your friends and family to help make the internet safer for everyone.
You can also report misinformation to social media platforms when it breaks their own rules. Our latest blog highlights what we as users can do to report false information on each platform.
