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Instagram has rejected the study and say it is not representative and "out of date".

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Video. Instagram algorithms push misinformation to users, study claims

Updated: 09/03/2021 - 19:31 GMT+1

The report found that users curious about dubious posts were directed to more false claims and dangerous content.

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