تقرير.pdf

Tech giants have failed to address anti-vaccine misinformation despite repeated calls for action, with platforms removing only 4.9% of reported misinformation (less than 19 out of 200 posts). The Center for Countering Digital Hate and Restless Development found that 95% of anti-vaccine misinformation reported to platforms remains unaddressed. US polling reveals 46% of adults are vaccine hesitant, with 58% of African Americans and 52% of Hispanic respondents in this category. Vaccine hesitancy is significantly higher among social media users (35% definitely or probably refusing vaccination) compared to traditional media users (24%). The report highlights a 29% vaccine hesitancy rate among 2016 Hillary Clinton voters versus 55% among Donald Trump voters. Despite tech giants' claims of action, their inaction allows dangerous misinformation to proliferate, undermining public health efforts. The organizations urge governments, scientists, advertisers, and regulators to intervene, emphasizing that users are not tech platforms' customers but their data and access are sold to advertisers who influence platform policies.