EU-Gesundheitsaufsichtsbehörde erwägt Austritt aus X aufgrund von Fehlinformationsbedenken
EU health watchdog considers leaving X amid misinformation concerns
EU-Gesundheitsaufsichtsbehörde erwägt Austritt aus X aufgrund von Fehlinformationsbedenken
EU health watchdog considers leaving X amid misinformation concerns
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It is reassuring to see that the EU health watchdog is taking misinformation concerns seriously. Addressing this issue is crucial in today’s media landscape to ensure public health information is accurate and reliable. While it is unfortunate they may consider leaving X, prioritizing factual content is essential for maintaining trust and public safety. I hopeful think that decision will lead to improved strategies for combating misinformation and will reinforce the integrity of public health communications across the board.
***TLDR***
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is considering leaving the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) due to concerns about disinformation and misinformation, according to its director, Pamela Rendi-Wagner. She emphasised that social media has played a significant role in undermining trust in scientific institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, although she also recognised its potential for outreach. This consideration follows a trend of notable organisations, including The Guardian and Germany’s St. Pauli football club, departing from X due to concerns about the platform owner’s connections to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump.
They have bluesky account as well https://bsky.app/profile/ecdc-eu.bsky.social, threads https://www.threads.net/@ecdc.eu and mastodon https://mastodon.social/@ECDC_EU@respublicae.eu
But, the mastodon and threads seems abandoned.
If they were concerned about misinformation you would think they would try to make sure factual information was available in as many outlets as possible.