10 years since Kumamoto Earthquake: False information during disasters can be life-threatening

10 years since Kumamoto Earthquake: False information during disasters can be life-threatening

The spread of serious cases of misinformation via social media was a major problem in the aftermath of the Kumamoto Earthquake. False information spreading during disasters hinders rescue efforts and could cause lives to be lost that would otherwise have been saved. The government and businesses must strengthen their countermeasures.