Misinformation ‘superspreader’ engagement increased 44% on Twitter since Musk purchase, study says

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Since his acquisition of Twitter, tech mogul Elon Musk has received pushback on numerous occasions for promoting false information and conspiracy theories (some of which he has since walked back). Science Feedback, a fact-checking organization focused on data and research and International Fact-Checking Network verified signatory, delved into how Musk’s ownership really impacts the spread of misinformation on the platform.

Drawing on data from a consortium of IFCN signatories from Latin America, North America and Europe, Science Feedback found that misinformation superspreaders — which Science Feedback defined as accounts that consistently publish popular tweets containing links to known misinformation — have markedly increased engagement since the takeover.

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