As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine plays out in real-time on social media, it can be difficult to determine whether what we’re seeing is an accurate reflection of what is happening on the ground.
Jaigris Hodson, associate professor at Royal Roads University and Canada Research Chair in digital communication for the public interest, says the public is dealing with an “information tsunami” as events unfold in Ukraine.
Muddying the waters, she says, are social media algorithms that focus on engagement and Russian disinformation efforts.
“It’s very easy to inadvertently share something that helps to facilitate the agenda of a country that’s trying to spread propaganda,” she said.
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