Hundreds of scientists and medical professionals recently petitioned Spotify demanding that it tackle Covid-19 misinformation. Photo: Reuters
Hundreds of scientists and medical professionals recently petitioned Spotify demanding that it tackle Covid-19 misinformation. Photo: Reuters
Edward Pinkney
Opinion

Opinion

Edward Pinkney

Spotify row shows how moderation can play a role in stopping online abuse, Covid-19 misinformation

  • Scientists and health care workers are calling on platforms to do more to combat harassment and misinformation as the pandemic enters its third year
  • While there are genuine concerns, we must take care to preserve the discourse and not quash people’s passion and engagement

Hundreds of scientists and medical professionals recently petitioned Spotify demanding that it tackle Covid-19 misinformation. Photo: Reuters
Hundreds of scientists and medical professionals recently petitioned Spotify demanding that it tackle Covid-19 misinformation. Photo: Reuters
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