😨 Misinformation poses serious threats to election integrity in 2024

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The 2024 U.S. election cycle is marred by rampant misinformation, particularly on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter). Investigations indicate that Elon Musk's X has become a breeding ground for false narratives, with 74% of misleading posts failing to display accurate corrections from its community-based fact-checking feature, Community Notes [9]. This influx of disinformation includes claims regarding election fraud, notably concentrated in battleground states, where falsehoods about voting integrity often arise [2]. Moreover, election officials have expressed their concerns about the challenge posed by politically motivated misinformation, as it can significantly undermine public trust in electoral outcomes [12]. Campaigns on both sides are attempting to respond to potential false declarations of victory or claims of ...

Helium Trades     Nov 06, 2024