Law Bytes Episode 230: Aengus Bridgman on the 2025 Federal Election, Social Media Platforms, and Misinformation
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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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Rampant Misinformation
- Misinformation online is rampant, easily accessible, and not limited to any political side.
- This was observed in the 2021 Canadian federal election, with no major impact on the outcome despite some coordinated attempts.
Worsening Misinformation Landscape
- Online misinformation has worsened, with platforms changing their approach to content moderation and a shift in the threat landscape.
- Concerns now include platform changes, increased foreign interference, and the use of bots and AI.
Joe Rogan Incident
- Joe Rogan spread misinformation about Canadian law, highlighting concerns about American influence in Canadian elections.
- This raises concerns about potential coordinated interference.