Digital Media Markets: How to Curb Hate Speech and Fake News? (ZEW)

Creating frameworks that do not jeopardize user safety or compromise the diversity of information is a fundamental problem for media economics in the digital era. Freedom of thought and expression must be preserved, but hate speech, false information, and sensationalism must not take control. Researchers investigate a variety of strategies to improve digital media security. Promising tactics include counter-speech, content control, changes in economic arrangements, and educational programs. These actions should be taken concurrently and are not exclusive of one another.

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