In the wake of the Southport attack, false narratives circulated rapidly on social media claiming the attacker was a Muslim migrant, igniting unrest across the UK.
The resulting riots were described as the worst seen in the UK in over ten years, reflecting how swiftly misinformation can incite real-world violence and chaos.
Social media platforms played a critical role in amplifying anger and disinformation, demonstrating both their power to connect people and to exacerbate societal tensions.
People & Power emphasizes the need for better regulation of social media to combat the harms of misinformation in times of crisis like the Southport incident.
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