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Eye-catching social media feeds steer users toward misinformation
Original: How eye-catching social media feeds steer attention toward misinformation
New research covered by Phys.org suggests that visually striking social media feeds draw users' attention toward misinformation. The design elements that make content eye-catching may amplify false claims by making them more noticeable than accurate information, raising fresh concerns about how platform layouts influence what people read and believe online.
Why now: Ongoing concern about how platform design affects the spread of misinformation
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