Are Social Media Platforms Ready For The Midterms?

The video discusses the shift from traditional media to social media, highlighting the latter's role in amplifying misinformation and its impact on democracy. It examines Russian interference in the 2016 election and the spread of misinformation during the 2020 election. Social media platforms' responses and their limitations are also explored, emphasizing the need for transparency and fact-checking.

How has social media changed the way information is disseminated compared to traditional media?

• It provides a global platform for instant communication.

• It has made information dissemination slower.

• It restricts access to information.

• It has limited the spread of information.

What was one of the main tactics used by the Russian government to influence the 2016 U.S. elections?

• Using social media to pose as American citizens.

• Bribing election officials.

• Blocking access to voting sites.

• Hacking voting machines directly.

What was the false claim about Dominion voting systems during the 2020 election?

• They changed votes from Trump to Biden.

• They were not used in the election.

• They malfunctioned due to a software bug.

• They were hacked by foreign governments.

What step did Twitter announce in August to combat misinformation for the 2022 midterms?

• Shutting down the platform temporarily.

• Partnering with political parties.

• Introducing new labels with debunking content.

• Banning all political content.

What is one of the challenges social media platforms face in moderating content?

• Improving user interface design.

• Reducing the number of advertisements.

• Increasing the number of users.

• Balancing free expression with preventing harm.