Social media companies criticized as Israel-Hamas war misinformation spreads rampantly

The video discusses the dangers of misinformation on social media platforms, focusing on changes made by Elon Musk to platform X that exacerbate the issue. Emerson Brooking, an expert from the Atlantic Council, highlights the removal of credible account verification and the introduction of profit motives as key factors. The role of Telegram in spreading unmoderated content is also examined. The EU's Digital Services Act aims to regulate such content, but compliance issues persist. Brooking advises users to verify information from multiple sources to avoid being misled.

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