Online misinformation has fuelled tensions over immigration, sparking riots in Sunderland and other parts of the UK.
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Last week, Pakistani police charged a man with cyberterrorism in connection with a misleading news article that allegedly sparked riots in the UK. The article falsely claimed that asylum seekers were responsible for the murder of three girls in Southport, UK, and the misinformation spread rapidly on social media, fuelling anger against immigrants.
The threat of online misinformation causing real-world problems is a major concern for governments around the world, particularly…
