The way the conflict in Ukraine has unfolded across social media has made it hard for many people to figure out what's real and what's not
Washington The way the conflict in Ukraine has unfolded across social media has made it hard for many people to figure out what's real and what's not. Cell phone videos from locals have circulated on Twitter, Facebook and TikTok, but some of the videos alleging to depict the situation on the ground in Ukraine have turned out to be fake.
Many showcase old footage from elsewhere instead, while some even used scenes from video games. To combat misinformation around Ukraine, Facebook set up a"Special Operations Center" Thursday afternoon to respond to war-related activity and"remove content that violates our Community Standards faster," while Twitter shared tips for using its platform in conflict zones.
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