Has the AI Election Threat Materialized?
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As part of our fall event series, this virtual panel discussion will explore what we've learned about AI in the 2024 race — and what else we should look for in the weeks before (and after) Election Day.
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Drawing from politics, data science, biology, and sociology, we host a diverse community of scholars.
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News
Online Misinformation Most Likely to be Believed by Ideological Extremists, New Study Shows
Findings reveal the importance of quickly addressing the spread of falsehoods
September 30, 2024
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Analysis
Reducing Exposure To Misinformation: Evidence from WhatsApp in Brazil
Deactivating multimedia on WhatsApp in Brazil consistently reduced exposure to online misinformation during the pre-election weeks in 2022, but did not impact whether false news was believed, or reduce polarization.
August 16, 2024
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