June 5, 2024
The research conducted recently revealed that there is a highly dangerous process of sharing misinformation and disinformation regarding abortion. It is even more worrying because individuals are now seeking information on reproductive health from search engines and social media since they cannot easily access abortion services in such states.
The authors realized that many of these sources are false and misleading and are presented factually to deceive the readership.The research shows how easily bad actors can manipulate the algorithm to serve their purposes.
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It is dangerous because individuals are likely to make wrong decisions regarding procreation. Thus, the report calls for social media companies to act and ensure people get the truth rather than fake news.This misinformation has repercussions of its own.
That means not only individual choice regarding personal health but also reproduces the stigma and discrimination against women who decide to abort. The study reveals that misleading information should be discouraged, and accurate information should be encouraged online.
