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# online misinformation

Last year

2022

Over two-thirds say they have seen their friends or family share misinformation online

Polling conducted by Ireland Thinks indicates that most Irish people are being exposed to misinformation by friends and family

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Apr 16th 2022, 9:30 AM

Factcheckers send open letter to YouTube over 'destructive' misinformation on the platform

The open letter is addressed to YouTube’s CEO, Susan Wojcicki from over 80 fact-checking organisations around the world.

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Jan 12th 2022, 5:00 AM