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Episode 230: Aengus Bridgman on the 2025 Federal Election, Social Media Platforms, and Misinformation
Mar 31, 2025
Aengus Bridgman, an expert in misinformation and digital media politics, discusses the 2025 federal election's precarious landscape. He highlights the influence of social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok on political discourse. Bridgman examines the challenges of misinformation and the evolution of these platforms, including AI-generated content's impact on public trust. He emphasizes the need for government transparency and citizen engagement to combat misinformation, ensuring a healthier information ecosystem during the election.
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Quick takeaways
- The growing influence of social media platforms in the 2025 federal election highlights the urgent need for transparency and accountability to combat misinformation.
- The emergence of bots and generative AI technologies complicates the authenticity of online information, enhancing the challenges of discerning fact from misinformation.
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Concerns About Misinformation in Elections
Misinformation has been a significant concern during elections, particularly highlighted by studies conducted during the 2021 federal campaign, which revealed rampant misinformation across various platforms. This misinformation is non-partisan, affecting all political ideologies, and often spreads rapidly without accountability. Although some instances appeared coordinated, the overall assessment was that misinformation did not have a material impact on the election outcome. However, the speaker notes that the online landscape continues to evolve, resulting in an increase in misinformation and the complexity of monitoring it.
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