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The Future of Online Misinformation Research: Tackling the Landscape With Integrity and Urgency

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  • Wen-Ying Sylvia Chou

  • June 22, 2026

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    Research on health communication and misinformation is vital for maintaining scientific integrity and democracy.

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    Current priorities include identifying misinformation spreaders, scaling mitigation interventions, and addressing root causes.

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    Censorship in health misinformation research has increased, compromising effective communication of evidence-based health information.

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    Investigative efforts must expand to understand tactics of misinformation spreaders, especially with the rise of AI-generated content.

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    Mitigation strategies should be scaled up through collaboration with community organizations and trusted voices to enhance effectiveness.

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The Future of Online Misinformation Research: Tackling the Landscape With Integrity and Urgency

  • by Wen-Ying Sylvia Chou

  • June 22, 2026

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