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Big Tech Allows Russia-Ukraine Misinformation to Go Viral

A man holds a smart phone with the icons for the social networking apps Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. (Kirill Kudryavtsev/Getty Images)

By    |   Wednesday, 02 March 2022 06:29 AM EST

Big Tech has emerged as a key player for Ukraine in the country's bid to repel Russia's invasion, as social media feeds throughout the world are flooded with dramatic images of bombed-out buildings, heroic troops, and resilient civilians.

But Big Tech companies aren't just promoting news and images that are sympathetic to Ukraine's plight. The organizations also have pushed to restrict pro-Russia news sites and censor what they consider blatant misinformation about Russian President Vladimir Putin's attack.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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Big Tech has emerged as a key player for Ukraine in the country's bid to repel Russia's invasion, as social media feeds throughout the world are flooded with dramatic images of bombed-out buildings, heroic troops, and resilient civilians.
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