Fake news dissemination on social media - Interview with Prof. L. Chiou

Tune in for an interview with economics professor Lesley Chiou about her research on fake news dissemination on social media. The research examines dissemination of disinformation on health – and the spread of fake news about vaccination – on Facebook in particular.

Hear about:

• How people use social media for health information 
• How social media affects the way people go about their health 
• The role of advertising in the dissemination of fake news 
• 'Echo chamber' effect in Facebook anti-vaccine groups
• Insights on Covid-related fake news on social media