Research Recap

Stop the Spread of Misinformation: Align Warnings with Audience Values

Key Takeway

Misinformation can reflect and exacerbate political and other differences. Even prosocial sharing to warn others can spread misinformation. Ideally, warning labels should be tailored to the beliefs, values, and identities of the audience they target. Women respond better than men, but where targeting is not feasible, generic warnings may serve.

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