Open Internet by MindsNet

Mitigating Deceptive Online Networks on Social Media

Deceptive online networks, including fake profiles impersonating US citizens, reached a significant portion of US adult users on Facebook during the 2020 election. These networks primarily targeted older, more conservative users who were more exposed to low-quality content. This highlights a critical issue of misinformation and manipulation on social media platforms. Effective solutions are needed to detect, prevent, and counter such deceptive networks.

Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Psychology