Rumors, AI, and the 2024 election

Danielle Lee Thompson, a research manager at the University of Washington Center for an Informed Public, dives into the role of AI and social media in spreading misinformation ahead of the 2024 election. She discusses how financial incentives fuel the rumor mill and the influence of AI-generated content on public perception. Thompson emphasizes the critical need for media literacy and fact-checking, particularly around divisive topics like non-citizen voting. Solutions for bridging the gap between academia and public understanding are also explored.