How Misinformation Cast Its Shadow On 2023, Caused Real-World Harm In India And The World

From Manipur ethnic violence to Israel-Hamas conflict, 2023 saw verified and legitimate content about almost every major event being challenged with a deluge of mis/disinformation.

(Illustration by Matthew Hunter)

Source : Logically Facts

Blurring the lines between fact and fiction, mis/disinformation dominated the discourse on several issues on social media shaping narratives and influencing opinions worldwide. With platforms like X (formerly Twitter) undergoing major changes this year – under Elon Musk’s ownership – monitoring the credibility of information became harder.  From the Israel-Hamas conflict to an ethnic conflict in India, 2023 saw verified and legitimate content about almost every major