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rumor propagation
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How Viral Rumors Shape Social Media Trends—And Why We Can’t Stop Clicking
Take the 2023 "AI-generated deepfake scandal" that swept through LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter). Within 48 hours, unverified claims about "fake profiles"...
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How Scandals Unfold: The Psychology Behind Weeks of Dirty Laundry, Rumors, and Betrayals
It starts with a single stain—an unwashed sock left in the corner, a forgotten text on a phone, a half-healed secret that refuses to stay buried. Then come the...