Musk Misinformation Updates
Elon Musk has harnessed his vast influence on X (formerly Twitter) to shape political discourse, often through controversial or misleading claims.
Politics
Elon Musk, Misinformation, and the Government Shutdown
As the United States faces the prospect of another government shutdown, the growing influence of social media in shaping political outcomes is under intense scrutiny.
AI vs. Misinformation: Battling Fake News in the 2024 Election Era
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election looms, the battle against fake news—particularly AI-generated misinformation—has reached a pivotal moment.
The Impact of AI-Generated Fake News in Past Elections
The misuse of AI-generated content has extended far beyond entertainment, emerging as a powerful tool for electoral manipulation.
Fake News and Disinformation in the Lead-Up to the 2024 U.S. Election
With the 2024 U.S. presidential election on the horizon, the fusion of foreign influence operations and AI-generated content has emerged as a critical challenge to election integrity.
Misinformation Surrounds Key Issues in 2024 Trump-Harris Debate
During the first presidential debate on September 10, 2024, between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, fact-checkers identified numerous inaccuracies in statements from both candidates.
Fake news, disinformation and the George Floyd protests
Civil unrest provides an opportune moment for bad actors to spread disinformation and to divide society. Feelings of fear, frustration and resentment can create a volatile information environment.
Online Radicalization
Compelling stories of security failures and racial bias will likely emerge when journalists better understand the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Domestic Terrorism & Voter Fraud
The President Trump’s assaults on democratic ideals date back to before he even formally held the office, when he attempted to undermine public trust in the news media during the 2016 election.
Fake News and the 2020 Election
In the 2020 election, many people did not accept the outcome that Joseph Biden beat President Donald Trump.
