Facebook and Twitter are cracking down on videos that promote conspiracy theories and unproven COVID cures, but researchers say that removing already viral misinformation can backfire and make things worse (FB, TWTR)

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· Social media platforms have enacted bans on disinformation related to COVID-19 and other issues, but researchers say that banning content after it's already gone viral can do more harm than good.  
· For example, the platforms recently banned a viral video of doctors urging COVID-19 treatment with hydroxychloroquine, which...

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