The Dangers of Disinformation: Biden's Social Media Missteps
An injunction issued on July 4th that restricts the government's communications with tech companies is undermining efforts to protect the 2024 elections from interference, according to civil rights groups, academics, and tech industry insiders. The ruling has led to a reduction in content moderation staff, a decrease in disinformation research, and a pause in government communications with Silicon Valley. With the 2024 primaries approaching, social media companies are also facing new election threats as advancements in artificial intelligence enable the creation of fake videos, photos, and ads. Critics argue that the injunction will benefit election lies and hinder coordination between governments and social media companies to ensure the integrity of election news and information.