Addressing Misinformation on Whatsapp in India Through Intermediary Liability Policy, Platform Design Modification, and Media Literacy
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Journal of Information PolicyDate Published
2020
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Through a case study of lynchings in India that are perceived to have been catalyzed by misinformation on WhatsApp, this article explores how policymakers can mitigate social media misinformation without compromising public discourse. We evaluate the costs and benefits of three approaches to managing misinformation: intermediary liability reform, changes to platform design, and public information endeavors addressing user attitudes and behaviors. We find that while current media literacy endeavors seem somewhat misdirected, more locally attuned initiatives might productively address the underlying susceptibility to misinformation while avoiding the free speech compromises that come with stringent liability rules and restrictions on anonymous speech.Citation
Medeiros, B., & Singh, P. (2020). Addressing misinformation on WhatsApp in India through intermediary liability policy, platform design modification, and media literacy. Journal of Information Policy, 10, 276. https://doi.org/10.5325/jinfopoli.10.2020.0276DOI
10.5325/jinfopoli.10.2020.0276ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.5325/jinfopoli.10.2020.0276
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