Foreign Influence Looms Over U.S. Elections Amid Disinformation Concerns

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As Election Day approaches, disinformation about candidates and voting integrity is surging, with Russia, China, and Iran spreading fake videos on social media. Despite efforts by election officials and platforms to counter these narratives, the volume of misinformation is overwhelming. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) assures that this election is highly secure, with extensive security assessments and training conducted. However, foreign actors are expected to intensify their disinformation campaigns post-Election Day to incite unrest.
Topics:nation#disinformation#electionsecurity#foreigninterference#politics#socialmedia#votingintegrity
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