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January 12, 2022

The startup using AI to stop Covid misinformation — and monetise the fake news fightback

One study found that false information can circulate Twitter six times faster than information that’s true.


Freya Pratty

4 min read

Fake news can travel much faster than the truth. A study by MIT found that false information can circulate on Twitter six times faster than information that’s true — and it’s a phenomenon that’s only accelerated since the pandemic began. 

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is a senior reporter and investigations lead at Sifted. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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