Social media fuels fake news: ISB study reveals X and Facebook as key spreaders

Social media fuels fake news: ISB study reveals X and Facebook as key spreaders

October 10, 2025

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A recent ISB-led study reveals that social media is a major driver of fake news in India, with X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook emerging as the top platforms spreading misinformation. The findings underscore how the design and reach of these networks amplify misleading content across political, social, and religious domains.