https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/oct/13/instagram-threads-misinformation-israel-hamas > Young app seems to have few viral falsehoods, perhaps because it’s still small and used differently from competitors > When Meta launched Threads, its Instagram-linked Twitter clone, in July, the company promised a kinder and friendlier experience than the divisive content and extremism that often dominate other social networks. Now, as social media users seek out information on the Israel-Hamas war, the young app is facing its first test amid the rampant misinformation emerging from the conflict.