Disinformation In UK Elections Is Similar To What We Expect In 2020

Disinformation In UK Elections Is Similar To What We Expect In 2020

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, Journalism, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses how both domestic and foreign actors exploit social media to spread misinformation during elections. It highlights the UK election, where the Conservative Party misrepresented itself on Twitter, and a Russian-backed campaign targeting the Labour Party. These tactics are not unique to the UK, as similar methods are expected in the US 2020 election. Social media platforms like Facebook face challenges in transparency, making it difficult to fully grasp the extent of misinformation.

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