Misinformation experts warn of dire consequences in online hunt for blame

Misinformation experts warn of dire consequences in online hunt for blame

Disinformation experts say while it's human nature to seek out more information after a tragedy, an online rush to identify suspects can have terrible consequences.
Their remarks come after RCMP highlighted a falsehood targeting an Ontario woman as the suspect in

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