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Some politicians who share harmful information are rewarded with more clicks, study finds

Some politicians who share harmful information are rewarded with more clicks, study finds A study found that U.S. state legislators who post harmful information, such as low-credibility claims or uncivil language, receive more online attention and visibility on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. The study suggests that platform algorithms may unintentionally reward divisive […]

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