X’s AI chatbot spread voter misinformation – and election officials fought back

How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images

The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day.

U.S. intel identifies disinformation campaigns ahead of election

With just over a week to go before elections, there's a new warning about threats, fake videos and propaganda all aimed at trying to fool voters. NBC News' Maura Barrett reports.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Crowdsourced Fact Checks on X Can’t Stop Election Misinformation

Elon Musk and many other users on the social platform have spread and reposted numerous falsehoods related to the Nov. 5 vote, even when the content violates X’s guidelines.

Business - Inc. - October 31

U.S. accuses Russia of spreading election misinformation

Amid the home stretch to election day, U.S. law enforcement and intelligence officials issued a new warning on foreign interference. On Friday, they declassified intelligence and confirmed Russia ...

FBI warns that fake videos are spreading election misinformation

The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.

Election integrity expert warns about the spread of misinformation

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Michael Waldman, President of NYU’s Brennan Center for Justice, on how elections are actually becoming more secure.

Latino voters face surge in misinformation as election nears

As the Latino vote gains attention in the 2024 election, concerns arise over targeted misinformation. Roberta Braga, co-founder of the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas, joins "CBS ...

Could Eminem Snap Gen X Voters Back to Reality?

50-something white men and the idea of freedom

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Report says crowd-sourced fact checks on X fail to address flood of US election misinformation

X’s crowd-sourced fact-checking program, called Community Notes, isn’t addressing the flood of U.S. election misinformation on Elon Musk’s social media platform

Tech - ABC News - October 30

3 ways you can push back against election misinformation

There are simple steps we can all take this fall to contribute to a healthier online election dialogue.

Politics - The Hill - October 19

An AI-powered bot army on X spread pro-Trump and pro-GOP propaganda, research shows

The bot network supported Republican candidates in states like Ohio and Pennsylvania and boosted North Carolina’s Republican-led voter identification law.

Georgia election official appeals to Musk over foreign disinformation on X

Brad Raffensperger says viral post alleging repeat voting in US state is likely from ‘Russian troll farms’

World - Financial Times - November 1

LinkedIn says it has verified 55 million users in effort to combat AI's spread of scams, misinformation

LinkedIn is trying to thwart the spread of misinformation fueled by the rise of artificial intelligence by verifying users — more than 55 million so far.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Pennsylvania's top election official fights misinformation in swing state

Mail-in ballot processing rules could lead to a drawn-out vote count in the pivotal swing state of Pennsylvania. Top election official Al Schmidt is urging voter patience.

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