Social Media's Role in Election Day Misinformation and Moderation
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Democratic secretaries of state from seven U.S. states have urged social media companies like Google, X, and Meta to outline their strategies for moderating inflammatory and AI-generated content during the election period. They express concern over the spread of misinformation and threats against election officials, highlighting the role of social media in amplifying false claims and potential violence. The officials seek transparency on how these platforms will promote trustworthy election information and handle conspiracies and threats, emphasizing the real-world consequences of unchecked misinformation.
- Secretaries of state ask social media companies for moderation plans on election day The Guardian US
- Efforts to combat disinformation in retreat as voters head to the polls The Washington Post
- Expect This Election to Play Differently than 2020 on Social Media Bloomberg
- A Guide to Social Media Moderation Policies for the Post-Election Period Tech Policy Press
- 4-in-10 Voters Say They Come Across Election Misinformation 'At Least Once a Week' IVN - Independent Voter News
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