Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say

Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say

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The transcript discusses the spread of disinformation about American elections by Russian PR firms and the roles of Russia, Iran, and China in election disinformation. It highlights the Kremlin's strategy of hiring marketing firms to disseminate propaganda and warns about methods like fake websites and AI-generated profiles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is considered the greatest threat in spreading election disinformation in the U.S.?

China

Iran

Russia

North Korea

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Iran's approach to election disinformation described?

Cautious

Expanding

Aggressive

Minimal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one method used by groups linked to the Kremlin to spread propaganda?

Collaborating with European agencies

Using traditional media

Hiring American firms

Employing Russian marketing firms

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a tactic warned about by officials that involves mimicking American news?

Blocking news sites

Buying news outlets

Hacking news channels

Creating fake news websites

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk associated with AI in the context of election disinformation?

AI-generated social media profiles

AI-driven voting machines

AI-based news anchors

AI-controlled polling stations