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.

What measures have social media platforms taken to combat misinformation since the 2016 election?

In what ways do private companies influence public discourse and democracy through their platforms?