Information Voids occur when something major happens which people want to know about, but as it’s a new thing there’s not a good way to learn about it. Threat actors looking to manipulate people may exploit Information Voids to further their cause.
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How Facebook’s Algorithm amplifies extremist disinformation to new members of the platform
Facebook’s algorithms actively promote groups dedicated to extremist disinformation narratives (more than you would expect extremist groups to be promoted), which amplifies their reach.