What are the threats posed by the spread of misinformation on the internet? How the regulation issues has been complicated by the growing heft of the social media companies? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/approaching-the-misinformation-storm/article32785126.ece In the body, mention how the advent of the internet has fuelled the spread of misinformation on the internet. In the body, mention in detail how the internet instead of becoming the tool for the empowerment has become the tool in the hands of anti-social element by aiding the spread of misinformation. … Continue reading What are the threats posed by the spread of misinformation on the internet? How the regulation issues has been complicated by the growing heft of the social media companies? 10 marks