Lanier, Heather D et al. “Analyzing COVID-19 Disinformation on Twitter Using the Hashtags #scamdemic and #plandemic: Retrospective Study.” PloS one 17.6 (2022): e0268409–e0268409. Web.

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The article examines the spread of disinformation about COVID-19 on Twitter using hashtags. The researchers collected and analyzed tweets containing popular hashtags related to the pandemic to identify patterns and trends in the dissemination of false information. These hashtags included, #Scamdemic or #Plandemic, which were attempts to mock the world health crisis. Researchers found that misinformation was prevalent on the platform, with a significant portion of tweets containing misleading or inaccurate information about the virus. This study highlights the importance of implementing strategies to combat the spread of disinformation and promote accurate information about COVID-19 on social media platforms.