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Articles tagged misinformation (135)

Two poll workers sitting at a table shine a flashlight on a ballot
“We’ve learned, especially in the last few cycles, that it’s not necessarily possible or a good idea to let [the electoral] process play out in silence.”
“It still works even for people who strongly distrust AI.”
“Elections, it seems, amplify the influence of partisanship on the perception of truth.”
“As our social media feeds fill up with AI-driven bots, sheer repetition of lies may erode the most essential resource for action on climate change — public support.”
“The strength of weak ties” applies to misinformation, too.
Supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gather to greet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a roadshow in Varanasi, India, Monday, May 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar)
The ongoing general election is a pressure test for how to report on political voice clones and video spoofs.
“It’s information. But it’s not news.”
“Whether intentional or not, the legislation we examined created potential opportunities to diminish opposing voices and decrease media freedom — both of which are particularly important in countries holding elections.”
Three experts in fact-checking and misinformation explain how false narratives are created and spread to Spanish-speaking audiences.