The Lacuna Project

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Exhibit 740

Social media algorithms can curb misinformation, but do they? (Science eLetter)

Exhibit 740 ยท Published critique (eLetter, not peer reviewed)

Social media algorithms can curb misinformation, but do they? (Science eLetter)

Argues the Guess et al. control condition overlapped temporary Meta emergency measures. Guess et al. replied; Science did not request corrections.

Source
Bagchi, Menczer, Grabowicz et al. (Science eLetters)
Date
September 2024
Grade
Reported
Document
https://osome.iu.edu/research/blog/science-eletter-social-media-algorithms-can-curb-misinformation-but-do-they
Accessed
2026-11-09
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Finding POL-3.8
Peer-reviewed In randomized experiments run with Meta during the 2020 election, switching users to chronological feeds, removing reshares, reducing exposure to like-minded sources and deactivating accounts changed what users saw and produced no significant change in polarization.