Read on Twitter
It looks like @Facebook has removed a number of anti-5G conspiracy groups from its platform. At least three influential anti-5G Facebook groups have been taken down since Friday, including Stop5G International, Stop5G UK and Stop5G Switzerland.
This is another sign that #COVID19 is forcing tech giants to rethink their attitude towards disinformation in ways that no political crises has before.
Last week, we reported that Youtube took down videos promoting 5G conspiracy theories. https://www.codastory.com/stayonthestory/coda-coronavirus-crisis-april-8/
Last week, we reported that Youtube took down videos promoting 5G conspiracy theories. https://www.codastory.com/stayonthestory/coda-coronavirus-crisis-april-8/
5G conspiracists predate #coronavirus crisis. Back in January, we profiled some of the people behind the movement which promotes a host of apocalyptic conspiracy theories. https://www.codastory.com/waronscience/5g-internet-misinformation/
The reach of 5G disinformation has grown during #CoronavirusPandemic. Even celebrities have shared theories. @isocockerell spoke to people who believe #COVID19 is a 5G side effect and reported on how anxiety makes people more susceptible to conspiracies https://www.codastory.com/waronscience/coronavirus-has-conspiracy-theorists-and-anti-5g-campaigners-working-overtime/
In the last two weeks, mobile phone towers have been attacked from Britain to New Zealand by people who believe 5G is behind the crisis.
Our last Infodemic newsletter looks at the case of New Zealand. https://www.codastory.com/disinformation/the-infodemic-april-13/
Our last Infodemic newsletter looks at the case of New Zealand. https://www.codastory.com/disinformation/the-infodemic-april-13/
At Coda, we are tracking the disinformation that spreads as fast as the virus. Sign up here to get The Infodemic in your mailbox three times a week: http://bitly.com/coda_newsletter
