Fake news can be flagged on Weibo. Essentially, a label is attached to a post, which suggests it provides false information.

Fake News Flag on Weibo

The platform does not allow posts to be forwarded and distributed if they are made by accounts that have previously published misinformation. This can control the dissemination of fake news.

Forwarding Restriction on Weibo

- Fake news flag
- Forwarding restriction

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Social Media platforms have started integrating mechanics that allow for the identification of fake news. For instance, such features have been introduced in Weibo, which is a Chinese social media platform.

Solutions to Misinformation: Social Media Disclaimers

Ng, K. C., Tang, J., & Lee, D. (2021). The effect of platform intervention policies on fake news dissemination and survival: An empirical examination. Journal of Management Information Systems, 38(4), 898-930. https://doi.org/10.1080/07421222.2021.1990612

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