Episode 485: How the Changing Social Media Landscape Could Hamper the Fight Against Disinformation from Both Foreign and Domestic Bad Actors

American Democracy Minute

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How the Changing Social Media Landscape Could Hamper the Fight Against Disinformation from Both Foreign and Domestic Bad Actors
We reported recently on Russia’s anticipated 2024 election influence campaign, much of which is based on exploitation of social media platforms. But under free speech pressure from American Conservative activists, social media platforms have stripped out even the modest protections which existed in 2020.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:
Free Press - How Social-Media Rollbacks Endanger Democracy Ahead of the 2024 Elections
Associated Press - Judge’s order limits government contact with social media operators, raises disinformation questions
NPR - Why the fight to counter false election claims may be harder in 2024
Center for American Progress - (2022) Social Media and the 2022 Midterm Elections: Anticipating Online Threats to Democratic Legitimacy
Groups Taking Action:
Common Cause, Disinformation Defense League, Protect Democracy

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