Researchers have found that misinformation spread widely on Twitter after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing despite efforts by users to correct rumors that were inaccurate. If that information is incorrect, especially in a crisis, it’s hard for the social media community to gain control and push out accurate information, new research shows.
Ma, M. March 18, 2014. “Much misinformation tweeted after 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.” ScienceDaily.
