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AI tools developed by USC Analyzing Misinformation during the COVID 19 Pandemic finds users countering misinformation are more established, more emotional, and have larger followings than accounts spreading false claims
by Venice Tang July 29, 2026
From viral tweets claiming garlic water could cure COVID-19 to users promoting dog parasite drugs as treatments for the virus and myths that vaccines make people “Bluetooth connectable,” misinformation spread like wildfire on Twitter (now X) during the pandemic.
At the same time, many users took to the platform to debunk false claims and counter fake health advice.
