Anyone and everyone that uses social media would be very aware of the fact that warnings tend to pop up with time.
These warnings are usually seen when false or misleading posts are shared on popular platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. But we’ve all been guilty of ignoring them and going about our business.
Now, a new study is highlighting how you might not be the only one to be taking part in such dangerous behavior. In fact, most avid social media users claim they intentionally ignore the warnings on most occasions.
As per the new report that came about on Thursday, it was leading social media giant TikTok whose user base in the EU ended up sharing such posts despite receiving countless notices not to engage in such behavior.
Usually, the alert shows up with the title, ‘unverified’ in the majority of cases.
On average, the app’s warning prevented only a small number of people from sharing posts. And the figure was calculated to be just 25% of those marked with the heading flagged on places like Facebook.
Meanwhile, Meta’s Instagram says they only noticed the figure to be 38%. Meanwhile, the number of submissions provided by respondents in this particular research showed how tech firms are making great attempts to stop fake accounts and data from taking center stage on the app.
They also hope to detail more about such policies and how such issues like hacking and political ads are handled as the key to success. It’s like being part of an entire regime to help rid disinformation. But as you can see, it’s a team effort. Tech giants can only go as far as sending warnings. It’s now up to users to take these warnings seriously and help combat the likes of disinformation.
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These warnings are usually seen when false or misleading posts are shared on popular platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. But we’ve all been guilty of ignoring them and going about our business.
Now, a new study is highlighting how you might not be the only one to be taking part in such dangerous behavior. In fact, most avid social media users claim they intentionally ignore the warnings on most occasions.
As per the new report that came about on Thursday, it was leading social media giant TikTok whose user base in the EU ended up sharing such posts despite receiving countless notices not to engage in such behavior.
Usually, the alert shows up with the title, ‘unverified’ in the majority of cases.
On average, the app’s warning prevented only a small number of people from sharing posts. And the figure was calculated to be just 25% of those marked with the heading flagged on places like Facebook.
Meanwhile, Meta’s Instagram says they only noticed the figure to be 38%. Meanwhile, the number of submissions provided by respondents in this particular research showed how tech firms are making great attempts to stop fake accounts and data from taking center stage on the app.
They also hope to detail more about such policies and how such issues like hacking and political ads are handled as the key to success. It’s like being part of an entire regime to help rid disinformation. But as you can see, it’s a team effort. Tech giants can only go as far as sending warnings. It’s now up to users to take these warnings seriously and help combat the likes of disinformation.
Read next: 68% of Employees Are Using ChatGPT Without Telling Their Bosses
