Summary:
- The United Nations has created a new taskforce to address the global issue of disinformation and misinformation online.
- The taskforce will work to develop a global response and mandate to combat the spread of false and misleading information, which can have serious consequences for public health, democracy, and social cohesion.
- The taskforce will bring together experts from various fields, including technology, media, and academia, to find effective ways to identify, counter, and prevent the spread of disinformation across different platforms and regions.