Others are concerned with the possible free speech violations that may occur in the process. In this digital age, social media has become a new public forum. However, it is also privately owned and ultimately subject to different forms of regulation by the government. This means that two key interests are often in conflict with each other. FIMI also poses a threat to national security, making it especially important to understand, prevent, and regulate online.
Have you ever encountered misinformation online? Did you believe it at the time? How did you learn it was false and what did you do?
