Following the Princess of Wales’ public statement, social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X, formerly Twitter, have been under scrutiny. Thousands of users have expressed regret over spreading conspiracy theories, and X’s CEO, Linda Yaccarino, has urged compassion and respect for the princess’s privacy.
Speculation about Catherine’s whereabouts and well-being has been rampant on social media, with foreign journalists joining in. The internet has been flooded with conspiracy theories, and the situation has been described as a “cottage industry of clickbait online” by writer Helen Lewis.
The internet’s wild nature and anonymity have contributed to the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories, leading to a lack of control over social media. The situation has been described as “horrid” and “strange” by Rosie Boycott, a former editor of the Independent and the Daily Express.
The vacuum of real news has fueled the fire of conspiracy theories, with Kensington Palace inadvertently adding to the speculation. The situation has led to a current distrust of “legacy” media and a strange sense of ownership over celebrities.
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