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Mar 14, 2024 
Exploring the threat of disinformation in America with insights from Barbara McQuaid, discussing deceptive tactics, evolution of 'fake news', impact on January 6 events, combatting strategies, and importance of engaging with empathy and curiosity.
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AI Impersonation Robocall
- New Hampshire voters received a robocall impersonating President Biden's voice before the primary.
- This call urged voters not to vote in the primary, falsely claiming it would help Republicans elect Trump.
Fake Images of Trump with Black Voters
- Images of Donald Trump with Black voters circulated online, but they were AI-generated fakes.
- The BBC noticed anomalies like extra or missing fingers, a common flaw in AI-created images.
Mahomes Misinformation
- Barbara McQuade shared a story about retweeting false information regarding Patrick Mahomes.
- She realized the information was false after noticing the source was a fake ESPN account.