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September 5, 2025New Media & SocietyOpen Access

Reluctant arbiters of truth: Discursive legitimation of platform interventions against COVID-19 misinformation

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The study shows that platforms narrate their legitimacy in countering misinformation, using the pandemic as a pivotal moment.
Platforms like Meta and Twitter engaged in discursive legitimation, emphasizing their commitment to addressing health misinformation.
Through examining blog posts, the research highlights the temporary nature of platforms' responsibility towards accurate health content.
The findings imply that these interventions may not indicate a permanent change in policy regarding misinformation.

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Analysis reveals how platforms adapted to counter misinformation during COVID-19, suggesting temporary measures.

Heikkilä et al. (2025) studied this question.

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