The single largest category of misleading or false claims (39 percent) are mischaracterizations or misleading messages about actions or policies of public autho

The single largest category of misleading or false claims (39 percent) are mischaracterizations or misleading messages about actions or policies of public authorities [...] public health officials must work with social media companies through robust partnerships in order to identify common sources of misinformation; proactively anticipate future misinformation from those sources; and enable its removal in a near real-time fashion. Am I alone in finding this profoundly sinister?