TP233 - Can Big Tech Companies Fix the Misinformation Pandemic?

This past week, there has been significant focus on medical misinformation on social media - but is this a new topic? In today’s episode, hosts Reed Smith and Chris Boyer discuss the current conversations on the role social media plays in moderating medical misinformation, how the big tech companies are responding, and how health systems are attempting to leverage their trust in creating authoritative content. They are joined by Dr. Bryan Vartabedian who shares his perspectives on the challenges with social media misinformation and the roles physicians can play. 

Mentions from the Show:

Surgeon General Urges Social Media Platforms to Confront COVID Misinformation ‘Wildfire’

Just 12 People Are Behind Most Vaccine Hoaxes On Social Media, Research Shows

Facebook Blog Post - Moving Past the Finger Pointing

YouTube Blog Post - Introducing new ways to help you find answers to your health questions

Twitter Blog Post - Updates to our work on COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

Dr. Bryan Vartabedian on LinkedIn

Dr. Bryan Vartabedian on Twitter

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