Do Twitter bots spread vaccine misinformation? Research shows it's not that simple
- Written by Adam Dunn, Associate professor, University of Sydney
Discussion of online misinformation in politics and public health often focuses on the role of bots, organised disinformation campaigns and “fake news”. A closer look at what typical users see and engage with about vaccines reveals that for most Twitter users, bots and anti-vaccine content make up a tiny proportion of their information...





