Highlighted Papers: How a free flow of information can amplify incorrect ideas

The idea that information should flow freely is deeply embedded in the design of social media. The assumption is that the more information is produced and shared, the better. However, simulations by a team of scientists including University of Groningen Professor of Artificial Intelligence Davide Grossi show that such an unrestricted flow of information can amplify incorrect ideas amongst like-minded people. The study was published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on 1 April.

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