It is crucial to prioritize fact-checking and critical thinking when consuming information online, as well as promoting the importance of accurate and reliable sources of information in online communities.

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Duplicate knowledge entities can be used to create an illusion of credibility, where false or misleading information is repeated enough times that it becomes accepted as true. This may create the perception of consensus and credibility around false or misleading claims. This is particularly problematic in the case of disinformation, where the intent is to intentionally deceive or manipulate an audience.

Duplicate knowledge entities --> Vulnerability to Misinformation and Disinformation in Online Communities

When duplicate knowledge entities are disseminated widely across online communities, they can create the perception of a consensus or overwhelming agreement about a particular topic or issue, regardless of its factual accuracy.

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