Disinformation threatens global elections – here’s how to fight back
Scientists estimate that for every 100,000 people targeted with specific political ads, several thousand can be persuaded.
Feb. 15, 2024 • ~9 min
Scientists estimate that for every 100,000 people targeted with specific political ads, several thousand can be persuaded.
Most studies suggests that fake news is more likely to enhance existing beliefs and views rather than radically change voting intentions of those who are undecided.
Compared with past midterms, voter turnout among young people jumped in 2022 – but it was still below 30%.
How well people exercise their agency will determine the severity of global warming – and its consequences.
Election misinformation typically involves false narratives of fraud that include out-of-context or otherwise misleading images and faulty statistics as purported evidence.
That "friend of a friend" post you're thinking about sharing on social media could make you an unwitting accomplice in a disinformation campaign.
A ransomware attack on election-related government computers in a Georgia county raises the specter of more disruptions for Election Day voting and vote tabulation.
Russian agents reportedly placed malware in U.S. voter registration systems in 2016 and are actively interfering in the 2020 election. Here's the state of election cybersecurity.
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